SEIU Cook Helper

About the role

The University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora – Ever Better, with shared values including equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. The role contributes to a welcoming and thriving community where all can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for Cooks and supports them in food preparation.
• May independently perform grill and broiler activities.
• Tends cooking foods, tests progress, adjusts time/temperature, and adds seasonings or ingredients as directed; prepares beverages and special diet or short-order foods.
• Peels, washes, trims, and cuts vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese, and other foods; measures and mixes ingredients according to computer-generated recipes.
• Prepares servings, makes up patient trays, and serves food onto food trucks or containers; observes sanitation and safety precautions for prepared foods, leftovers, and storage.
• Removes food from carts when returned; wraps, stores, processes, or discards as directed; cleans utensils, equipment, and work area; stores food properly and follows sanitation and safety standards.
• Obtains and arranges food, supplies, and utensils; prepares ovens, fryers, and grills; may obtain food trucks, containers, and trays.

Machines and Equipment Used

• Ovens, microwave ovens, ranges, grills, fryers, steamers, steam kettles, broilers, mixers, tilting brazing skillet, choppers, blenders, grinders, slicers, woks, tenderizers, bowls, kettles, pots, vischer cookers, vertical cutter mixer, toasters, pans, utensils, measuring cups and spoons, knives and other related equipment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of food preparation methods.
• Ability to read and write English and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• One year of experience in commercial food service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40–50 pounds.

Compensation

The compensation range is $19.13 – $25.95 per hour. Individual pay will be set in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.