Second Cook - -Ernie Davis

About the Role

Prepare food for various catered functions and assist in cooking a wide variety of foods for small and large events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for catered functions such as dinners, luncheons, banquets, and receptions.
• Prepare and cook a wide variety of foods including meats, fowl, seafood, soups, gravies, salads, fruits, vegetables, and desserts.
• Use judgment to determine food quantities and timing to ensure items are ready for serving on schedule.
• Observe safety and health regulations, maintaining high standards of sanitation and customer service.

Requirements

• High school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of food service experience, including restaurant or catering cooking experience.
• A valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Standing 85% – 100% of the shift.
• Frequent bending at the waist, below the knee, stooping, and/or crouching.
• Frequent walking throughout the kitchen and food service areas.
• Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck, and torso.
• Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, bending, reaching overhead, stirring, mixing, wiping, etc.).
• Listening to and instructing staff; visual and cognitive capability to read instructions, recipes, and perform math functions.
• Frequently lifting and carrying 30 – 50 lbs; able to lift up to 20 lbs overhead.
• Repetitive wrist movement (e.g., chopping, cutting, slicing, shredding, flipping, wiping, scrubbing).
• Able to work in extreme heat and outdoors in inclement weather.
• Wrist and finger dexterity for fine motor skills (e.g., using tongs, scissors, knives, small utensils).
• Able to push and pull up to 250 lbs.

Tools & Equipment

• Food slicer, grill, deep fryer, convection oven, steamer, dishwasher, deck ovens, mixer, steam kettle, tilt brazier, buffalo chopper, charcoal broiler, truck, and other kitchen equipment.

About Syracuse University

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