Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $24.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
meal benefits
Job Description
Kentucky State University is a public university located in Frankfort, Kentucky, known for its commitment to providing high-quality education, fostering student success, and nurturing a supportive community. As an institution dedicated to excellence, Kentucky State University’s facilities include a variety of services to enhance student life, including dining services aimed at delivering exceptional culinary experiences. The university’s food service team is focused on offering nutritious, delicious meals in a clean and welcoming environment for students, staff, and guests. This role highlights the importance of culinary operations within the campus environment, contributing to the overall student and guest satisfaction at the... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment
- knowledge of Serv-Safe food handling procedures
- ability to stand and walk for 50 percent of the time
- occasional heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and climbing
- frequent reaching, handling, talking, hearing, seeing
- adherence to personal hygiene and uniform standards
- willingness to comply with safety regulations
- ability to work flexible hours including meal service times
Job Qualifications
- Experience in kitchen supervision or culinary leadership
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- ability to train and manage kitchen staff
- proficiency in recipe adherence and food production monitoring
- strong organizational and inventory management skills
- familiarity with food cost control methods
- excellent communication and customer service skills
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- understanding of catering operations
- physical stamina for demanding kitchen tasks
Job Duties
- Supervising kitchen staff and operations
- training new cooks and kitchen staff
- ensuring recipe adherence and monitoring food quality
- preparing, distributing, collecting, and entering production sheet data
- completing and submitting food orders in absence of executive chef
- maintaining inventory organization in coolers, freezers, and storage areas
- upholding safety and sanitation standards
- controlling food and plate costs
- managing product re-utilization and rotation
- assisting with catering functions
- independently preparing and cooking large quantities of food
- keeping work area clean and organized
- supporting meal production, service, breakdown, and kitchen cleanliness
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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