PT Cook (PM)

Messiah College; Grantham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Messiah College seeks a Cook to prepare high-quality meals, ensuring compliance with ServSafe standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, culinary training, and at least 2 years of experience in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities include meal preparation, training staff, and maintaining food safety standards.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certified required.
• 2 years of high volume culinary experience needed.
• Clean appearance and work habits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality meals by following standardized recipes.
• Monitor serving lines for proper portion control.
• Assist in developing unique and appealing menu items.

Skills

Fundamental knife skills

Quality cooking skills

Ability to work in high-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma

Degree from an accredited culinary institute

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

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Every other weekend and prescribed week days

Campus

Campus Main Campus (Grantham)

Position Description

Position Summary

Prepare meals, ensuring that both quality and quantity are maintained following standardized recipes.

Education Required

High School Diploma; degree from an accredited culinary institute or equivalent experience. Must be ServSafe certified.

Education Preferred

Experience Required

2 years of high volume restaurant, hotel or institutional culinary experience

Experience Preferred

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

• Clean appearance and work habits
• Fundamental knife skills and good culinary technique
• Knowledge of standard weights and measures
• Quality cooking skills, recipe accuracy; ability to maintain ServSafe standards
• Knowledge of use and care of food service equipment
• Ability to organize and work in high-paced environment

Special Working Conditions

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be mentally and physically able to perform essential job functions, which require walking, standing, pushing and pulling. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evening and some weekend hours to meet the demands of the operation. This position is essential; employees providing essential services must report to work as scheduled by their supervisor in the event of an emergency closing or delay.

Driving Requirements

N/A

Essential Employee Essential - Emergency Only

Primary Duties

1. Prepare quality meals of appropriate volume by following standardized recipes ensuring that both quality and quantity are maintained. Monitor the efficient use of leftovers. Wrap, label, date and store properly.
2. Provide production estimates and write production records using serving line worksheets.
3. Check food supplies prior to each meal to ensure that quantities of food available correspond with the daily recipe and production requirements.
4. Assist Executive Chef in developing menu items that are unique and appealing.
5. Monitor serving lines to ensure proper portion control and food presentation is maintained.
6. Produce consistent and accurate documentation using Quality Control and HACCP reporting tools.
7. Assist Lead Cook (Catering) with the preparation and production of food for catering events.
8. Train and supervise Pantry Lead.
9. In the absence of the Lead Cook, the Cook II will support the Lead Cook’s operational duties.
10. Complete daily cleaning assignments. Clean and sanitize equipment and work area.
11. Assist in securing food service facilities.
12. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

1. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervises: # of Administrative

Supervises: # of Administrative 0

Supervises: # of Staff

Supervises: # of Staff 0

Supervises: # of Student

Supervises: # of Student 0

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/29/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Deadline

Diversity

Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

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Human Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300

Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-1800 x.2900