Per Diem Cook (COOK PD)

About the role

This position is one of multiple Cook positions responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving up to 2000 meals per meal period in a variety of settings.

Responsibilities

• Cook all food assigned to standards of excellent taste, quality & appearance.
• Prepare food from scratch including entrees, starches, vegetables, gravies & sauces, soups, breads, desserts & other dishes.
• Work independently preparing entrees & following recipes, menu cycles and/or batch cooking guidelines without direction.
• Ensure all items are prepared & served on time with designated presentation & flavor standards.
• Multi task & monitor cost control by using professional techniques with regards to food production, portion control, utilizing leftover food items, recognizing dietary & allergen restrictions, safety, budget & quality factors & tracking food usage utilizing the daily usage report.
• Perform pre & post-production responsibilities.
• Prepare menus for catered events or special meals.
• Guide food preparation & service duties to kitchen support staff & provide training & support to less experienced staff.
• Guide, delegate & assign a wide range of tasks to student assistants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / experience / training.
• Culinary experience and/or equivalent training in a high-volume, industrial culinary environment.
• Experience with culinary techniques, including but not limited to: sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, and preparing sauces and stocks.
• Customer service experience to cooperate with public and other staff members and convey a helpful, positive attitude.
• Knowledge of cuisines from varying customer bases, including Regional American, Asian, Italian and Mexican, Vegetarian, Vegan.
• Skills to communicate in English, both orally and in written form to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and interact effectively with co-workers, supervisors and guests.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with and provide excellent customer service to a diverse campus community; communication skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Skills

• Taste and discern.
• Read and interpret recipes and menus, estimate ingredient requirements, check production and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and request supplies and equipment.
• Maintain a sanitary, safe and organized personal work area.
• Check food temperatures throughout all HACCP steps including food preparation, meal service, and storage; complete HACCP logs, date, label and store all foods.
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment [PPE].
• Differentiate products' composition, biodegradability, nutrition, etc.
• Problem solving skills to troubleshoot problems as they arise, find alternate solutions, and implement solutions in a professional and efficient manner.
• Verify proper concentration of sanitized solution using test strips.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$26.83/hr.

Schedule

TBD.