Cook

What You Will Be Doing

• Under the direct supervision of the Executive Sous Chef and Sous Chef to perform general and specific cooking duties, supervising, and assisting in training of the part time student kitchen crew.
• Responsible for all hot and cold food production served in Student Dining Room, Commons, and Catering ensuring each meal is produced according to Dining Services standards and timely.
• Responsible for all specialized cooking needed to serve each student with special needs in the SDR and the Commons.
• Responsible for the daily supervision of the part time student kitchen crew to assist in all food production, distribution, recovery and cleanup of all areas and equipment in the kitchen.
• Responsible for the daily successful operation of each Serving Line and Action Stations in the SDR and Commons when needed.
• Responsible for food preparation for all special event functions, including the successful operation of special display cooking for these events.
• Responsible for covering other shifts, such as but not limited to, breakfast and weekend meals on a regular basis and when needed.
• Responsible for the production and distribution of all menus to their proper venue Catering, Commons and the SDR.
• Responsible to ensure that the Kitchen, Serveries, and all related areas are kept clean, sanitary, and safe in accordance with Chicago Health Department and Dining Services standards at all times and to see that assigned PTS personnel are in proper and clean uniforms including the availability of clean towels throughout the day.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen including assisting in cleaning of all used utensils, counters, equipment, coolers and freezers.
• Aid in new product development and the evaluation of current recipes on continuous basis to maintain accuracy in production while providing the students with culinary interesting and wholesome menu options.
• Keep current on menu trends while working with the Executive Chef and Chef to develop their culinary skills and knowledge.
• Displays proper attitude and guidance when supervising student workers through performance and communication example.
• Performs related and special duties as assigned.