SEIU Temporary Position- Second Cook

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, a diversely unique offering, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, Syracuse offers a quintessential college experience with more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and a global footprint.

About the Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city in Central New York with a metro-area population of approximately 500,000. The region offers a low cost of living and provides diverse social, cultural, and recreational opportunities, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, premier shopping, water skiing, snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking trails along the Erie Canal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for various 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 for small and large functions.
• Use judgment to determine food quantities and timing to ensure all items are ready for serving on schedule.
• Observe safety and health regulations and maintain 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 and/or walking 85% – 100% of the shift.
• Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend below the knee.
• Twisting and bending of head and torso.
• Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead, wiping, etc.).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs from the floor to waist height.
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs overhead.
• Able to lift and carry 20 – 30 lbs for distances up to 10 feet.
• Repetitive wrist movement (e.g., wiping, scrubbing).
• Frequently work in conditions of extreme heat.
• Ability to push and pull up to 250 lbs.
• Exposure to and handling of solvents, cleaning products, organic waste, and dust.

Tools/Equipment

• Operate a variety of equipment including food slicer, grill, deep fryer, convection oven, steamer, dishwasher, deck ovens, mixer, steam kettle, tilt brazier, buffalo chopper, charcoal broiler, and truck.