Culinary Assistant

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items to order, ensuring adherence to established standards and specifications.
• Follow menu and recipe guidelines precisely to maintain consistency and quality across all food items.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and fully functional work area that is adequately stocked, properly rotated, and organized at all times.
• Serve guests in a friendly, professional, and attentive manner when required.
• Assist with the setup, service, and cleanup of catered events, ensuring all operational standards are met.
• Accurately complete service records and inventory data within the FoodPro system to ensure proper tracking and reporting.
• Demonstrate proficiency in accommodating students with special dietary restrictions, ensuring their needs are met with care.
• Seek guidance from management with questions.
• Understand and apply food waste management practices, utilizing FIFO (First In, First Out) to minimize waste and maintain inventory efficiency.
• Adhere to all state and local food safety regulations to ensure compliance and uphold the highest standards of food safety.
• Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested.

Requirements

• Up to two years related work experience is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and 100 with assistance.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification or training is required. If training is not up-to-date, training/certification must be completed upon 3-6 months from date of hire.
• Food allergy training is essential and prior experience in special food allergy meal preparation is preferred. If a candidate does not have prior experience, the necessary training must be completed upon hiring.
• Initial training will include a review of information, departmental responsibilities and a recap of the Food Allergy Program.
• Excellent customer service and appropriate communication skills are needed in order to provide a welcoming, professional and safe environment for students and guests.
• Upon hiring the following additional training must be completed on a yearly basis: Title IX harassment training, Security awareness training.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Communicate with guests, co-workers and other members of the college community with professionalism and respect.
• Be innovative as it pertains to your position.
• Be comfortable sharing your suggestions and ideas for process or work improvements.
• Comply with all safety and risk management practices, policies and procedures.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Food safety knowledge.
• Time management and organization skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and guidelines.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.

Benefits

The College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.

Schedule

Standard Work Schedule: Monday / 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM and Tuesday - Friday / 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

About the Role

We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus.