SEIU Cook Helper

About the role

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture that advances its mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. The role is part of a community defined by the values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for Cooks and aids in food preparation.
• May independently perform grill and broiler activities.
• Tends foods during cooking, tests progress, and adjusts time, temperature, seasonings, and ingredients as directed.
• Prepares beverages and special diet or short-order foods such as grilled or broiled items.
• Peels, washes, trims, and cuts vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese, and other foods.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to computer-generated recipes.
• Prepares servings of food items, makes up patient trays, and serves food onto food trucks or containers.
• Observes precautions against food deterioration and degradation; wraps, stores, processes, or discards food as directed.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and work area; stores food in prescribed manner; maintains sanitation and safety standards.
• Obtains and arranges food, supplies, and utensils; prepares oven, 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 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 to $25.95 per hour, with individual pay set according to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule

Full-time position with 35 scheduled weekly hours. Work shift is UR – Rotating (United States of America).