Job Description: Under general direction from lead worker or supervision from food service management, cooks food in large quantities. Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines; Operates standard kitchen equipment to cook foods; mixes salad; makes desserts and dressings; prepares hot and cold beverages & special menu foods; slices meat & cheese & makes sandwiches, assembles fruit plates & relish trays; cleans & cuts vegetables & meats before cooking and mixing; Prepares food items for service using production sheets, standardized recipes and following department guidelines; Sets up food lines; portions food on serving lines, sets up trays & carts; packs food for delivery to dining areas & storage; reviews & completes food production records; Cleans and sanitizes work area, equipment, & utensils; reports accidents and malfunctioning equipment; may supervise and train student employees; Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of methods, materials & equipment used in large volume cooking; Ability to understand system of procedures; Read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure; Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems; Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form; Work independently or with others; Demonstrated willingness to work with diverse populations; Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of kitchen tools & equipment; Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures; Lift up to 50 pounds; An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.
Training & Experience:
960 hrs. as Food Service Worker or 3 courses in food preparation, sanitation & storage (or 1 year experience cooking in institutional, school or restaurant setting); 1 course in food service equipment (or 1 month experience); or equivalent; Successful completion of a test may be required.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Exposure to extreme temperatures, prolonged standing, hot ovens & sharp utensils. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of safety practices**
**developed after employment. Planning Unit: Vice President for Student Affairs
Department: Culinary Services
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Amanda Russell,
Employment Type: full-time regular
Advertised Salary: Pay Range /03/: $15.23 – $21.56
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