Assistant Cook, Capitol Eatery, 172-Day Calendar

Pennsylvania College of Technology; Williamsport (Lycoming County); In loco; USD 20.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Retirement plan options with college 2

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition benefits and educational支

Descrizione del lavoro

Pennsylvania College of Technology is seeking an Assistant Cook to support meal preparation and service in a campus dining facility. You will assist with food production, ensure compliance with recipes and safety standards, and help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen.

The role requires 2 years of institutional food prep experience (or 1 year + 1 year training), ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years' institutional food prep experience or 1 year plus 1 year of training preferred.
• Experience coordinating food production activities preferred.
• Ability to read/write and perform basic math; follow verbal/written instructions.

Mansioni

• Follow menu cycle; consider food costs and identify savings.
• Prepare/serve daily menus and events; ensure quality and safety; monitor staff.
• Inspect service lines; report quality or safety concerns.
• In Head Cook's absence, perform Head Cook duties incl. Children’s Learning Center and special dietary requests.
• Assist with opening/closing kitchen duties and general sanitation.

Conoscenze

Reading

Writing

Basic math

Communication

Following instructions

Food safety

HACCP

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

ServSafe

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

This position supports meal preparation and service by assisting with food production, following recipes and food safety standards, while maintaining a clean, sanitized, and efficient kitchen operation. The Assistant Cook will work as part of the dining service team, playing an important role in maintaining high service standards, ensuring customer satisfaction, and supporting the operational needs of the department.

Schedule: Sunday and Monday off; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Full-time employees enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Retirement plan options with generous College contributions
• Paid leave and holidays
• Tuition benefits and educational support

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED OR equivalent. Required

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years' experience in food preparation, preferably in an institutional setting OR equivalent combination of one-year related experience and one year training. Preferred
• Experience in coordinating and directing food production employee activities. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Abilityto read, write, and perform basic math; communicating effectively andexecuting tasksaccuratelyby following verbal and written instructions. Required
• Ability to conform to prevailing conditions (e.g.: staffing), which may vary from day to day. Required
• Familiarity with proper care of food service equipment, HACCP procedures, and safety/sanitation procedures. Required
• Ability to coordinate workload. Required
• Ability to convert recipes and maintain high quality products during batch cooking and made to order stations. Required
• Must possess ServSafe or Food Handlers Certificate or willingness and ability to acquire within 6 months of employment. Required
• Familiarity of allergens and preparing allergen friendly menu items. Required

Responsibilities

• Menu Follow menu cycle without exception unless authorized by management to deviate. Consider food costs and identify areas for cost saving measures.
• Food Preparation and Cooking Prepare and serve daily menus and special events, ensuring timely service and high-quality finished products. Ensure the use of standardized recipes and assist with monitoring food production staff during preparation and service. Inspect service lines prior to and throughout service to ensure quality, presentation, and food safety standards are met. Notify the supervisor or Head Cook of any concerns related to the quality of purchased food products. In the absence of the Head Cook, assume Head Cook duties to include meal preparation for the Children’s Learning Center and special dietary requests.
• Sanitation Comply with all safety and sanitation procedures in performance of duties. Assist in maintaining a safe work environment to prevent accidents/incidents in the kitchen. Perform general housekeeping functions including cleaning and sanitizing of food preparation areas and equipment, washing pots/pans, and assisting in the dishroom, as needed. Report safety concerns or equipment malfunctions to the Head Cook and/or supervisor immediately. Ensure staff are meeting uniform standards/PPE and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Other Assist Head Cook, as needed, with ordering perishable food items. May be required to work snow closure days that fall on scheduled workdays. use of secured areas (i.e. storage areas, alarmed doors, etc.). Perform opening and/or closing kitchen duties.

Additional Responsibilities

• Make recommendations for new menu items and/or daily specials.
• As needed, assist with training of new kitchen employees.
• Collaborate with the Head Cook on the use of excess inventory to minimize food waste.

Physical Standards and Special Job Features

• Neat and clean grooming and hygiene habits.
• Ability to lift items up to approximately 50 lbs. (e.g., cases of food, produce, meat, etc.) utilizing proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to walk/stand for long periods of time.
• Exposure to high temperatures/noise and the ability to work in areas with variations in temperatures (freezers, walk-in coolers, high temperature equipment, etc.)
• Pushing and/or pulling a kitchen cart weighing 70 lbs. not to exceed 200 lbs. when fully loaded.

Pay Transparency

$17.16 per hour, plus shift differential

College Statement

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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