Prep Cook (Part-Time)

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Dining Services and the Director of Dining Services, performs a variety of food preparation tasks, food serving tasks, sanitization tasks, and related work as required.

Is responsible for daily preparation of large salad bar and catering production.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to recipes and production sheets; produces food that is up to the required standards of the college.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a neat, efficient, and sanitary condition; follows Missouri food code standards.
• Completes production sheets accurately and timely.
• Maintains and produces proper levels of food items for the next day menu; uses leftovers properly to minimize food waste.
• Presents dishes with proper appearance, flavor, and attention to detail.
• Trains and assists student workers in food preparation.
• Affords assistance on dish belt and service line and other areas as needed.
• Works cooperatively with other employees in some shared duties.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of food production and serving methods and procedures;
• Basic elements of correct English usage, spelling, vocabulary;
• Basic mathematics.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires multi-tasking and working on multiple tasks at once.
• Food production and serving;
• Following and giving oral and written instructions;
• Maintaining records;
• Reading and writing at the level required for successful job performance;
• Learning rules, methods, and policies of the workplace;
• Spelling correctly;
• Using correct English;
• Making simple mathematical calculations;
• Lifting up to 50 pounds;
• Standing for an extended period of time.

Credentials And Experience

• High school graduate;
• Two years’ experience in the food service industry including food production and cooking preferred.

Required Work Hours

• Mondays, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Tuesdays, OFF
• Wednesdays, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Thursdays, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Fridays, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Every other weekend:
• Sunday, 6:00 am – 3:00 pm

Additional hours may be required for special events

Part time, 9-month position

Location

Campus - MO - 1000 W Austin Blvd

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