Cook
Have you ever thought about a food service career in college dining? Now is an excellent opportunity for individuals to expand their food service career and be part of a team that drives successful business operations and continues a proud tradition of being an award winning campus dining program.
We are hiring for multiple positions. This position serves as a cook at an NC State Dining unit and will assign tasks and direct efforts of other food service technicians, temporary and student employees.
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Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Execute the production of recipes required to fulfill the menu.
- Requisition products needed to produce recipes.
- Help check in, store, and move food supplies prior to and during production.
- Work with front of house staff to serve food and coordinate the flow of food from production to customers.
- Keep track of food levels and orders during meal time to ensure timely service.
- Enter necessary data information into C-Bord food production system, if necessary, in the absence of a supervising chef.
- Perform necessary cleaning of utensils, workplace, tables, shelves, and equipment and communicate cleaning assignments to other back of house employees.
- Ensure food prep and staff are ready for service, daily food preparation list are completed, and proper rotation of products.
Minimum Experience/Education:
• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Some positions may require certification by the Department of Correction.
Other Required Qualifications:
• Knowledge of equipment, cooking methods, measurements, and food safety. Understand and execute proper cooking techniques (roast, grill, fry, steam and boil food items according to a recipe)
• Able to read, write, and do mathematical problem solving (add, subtract, multiply, divide, percentages and fractions).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with customers, peers and supervisors; and professionally communicate with multiple levels of employees within the University.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Provide outstanding customer service, including the ability to remain professional and respectful under pressure when dealing with difficult situations, to team and customers.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellence in completing all tasks and performance goals.
• Requires bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. Because of the nature of food service operations and working in a kitchen, you must be able to work in extremely hot and cold conditions.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds above head and up to 60 pounds on rare occasions, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols; incumbent will routinely handle sharp items such as knives and slicer blades as well as be around hot food items, food pans, ovens, fryers, steam tables, grills, etc.
• Ability to use or learn to use email.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Accredited culinary program certificate or associate degree in culinary arts
• 2-3 years of culinary or cooking experience
• One year experience in a restaurant environment
• Previous supervisory experience
• Proficient in the use of computers and have the ability to learn new software programs
• Allergen training
• ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment
40 hours per week; work hours will vary based on business needs; work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work some overtime.
NC State was named a great place to work in the 2022 Forbes annual survey as the best large employer in North Carolina. NC State embodies a culture that values collaboration, creativity, innovation, diversity, and teamwork. We provide a team-oriented culture, work/life balance, and work that makes a difference in our community, the state, and beyond. We also offer great benefits for SHRA permanent positions working more than 30 hours a week, including healthcare, vacation, holiday and sick leave, retirement and more. You can even join the NC State Wellness and Recreation Center and receive discounted meals on campus.