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Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Job Summary

Affords assistance in all facets of food preparation as part of the culinary team. Assists in gathering food items, reading recipes, and constructing food items. Ensures adherence to quality controls and recipe standards. Monitors and enforces food sanitation and safety standards. Based on business needs and as directed by leadership, may operate in front or back of house operations.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and preps fresh produce
• Preps and properly cooks raw ingredients for use following proper food handling and safety guidelines
• Gathers, weighs, measures, and assembles all ingredients for recipes
• Reads and follows recipes
• Ensures food quality through tasting
• Constructs food items per guidelines
• Sets up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for food preparation
• Completes food temperature checks before service and as needed per established guidelines
• Maintains daily production records
• Maintains and operates equipment according to approved safety standards
• Stores food properly and safely, following established guidelines marking the date and item, etc.
• Acts as a lead in the absence of the lead role, as directed by leadership

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
• Other Required Qualifications: ServSafe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Educational Qualifications: An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
• Culinary degree or certificate from a culinary arts program

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is $15.00 to $16.50 based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Abilities

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Maintain a high degree of personal hygiene, appearance and cleanliness
  • Supports food safety and quality control training
  • Able to be courteous and dependable
  • Able to work with diverse population
  • Able to work non-traditional shifts (evenings, nights and/or weekends)
  • Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
  • Intermediate knife skills
  • Basic skills with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
  • Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
  • Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.
• Background Check Standard: Enhanced
• Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.