Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $22.72
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Employee Discounts
Union membership
Job Description
The University at Buffalo is a prominent institution of higher education known for its commitment to academic excellence, inclusive campus culture, and dedication to providing exceptional services to its university community. As part of its campus dining program, the University offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where individuals can develop their culinary skills while contributing to the overall campus experience. The dining services team prides itself on delivering high-quality food preparation and customer service, catering to a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The university places a strong emphasis on adhering to health and safety guidelines, ensuring that... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of high-volume professional cooking experience
- ability to demonstrate proficiency in professional knife handling
- must pass Cook I screening test
- reliable transportation
- ability to work mandatory overtime as required
- able to stand and walk for 8 hours
- ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds
- ability to speak, read, and write English
- maintain professional appearance and hygiene
- ability to work independently and in a team
- ability to prioritize and execute tasks accurately and efficiently
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of high-volume professional cooking experience
- proficiency in thickening techniques, soup and sauce preparation, sauté, stir fry, pan frying, deep frying, grilling, broiling, roasting, steaming, braising and stewing, cold food production, and food presentation
- knowledge of kitchen equipment such as grills, deep fat fryers, and alto shams
- professional knife handling skills
- experience directing support staff
- ability to maintain kitchen workstations
- ability to maintain production and usage records
- skilled in safe food handling and sanitation techniques
- ability to follow recipes and prioritize tasks
- strong customer service skills
- ability to communicate in English effectively
- accurate math skills
- ability to maintain professional appearance and hygiene
Job Duties
- Prepare high volume food following established recipes and production systems
- butcher, trim, season, and grill special cuts of meat
- communicate with production manager on pars, recipes, and kitchen progress
- maintain production and usage records
- uphold high sanitary, hygienic, and safety standards
- direct work assignments and train support staff and student workers
- perform general cleaning and other food service duties as requested
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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