Campus Kitchen Assistant Cook

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Village of Old Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Academic calendar breaks

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services at SUNY Old Westbury is hiring for full-time and part-time Helper Cook positions. The role involves assisting in the preparation and cooking of a variety of foods, ensuring safety and sanitation standards in a busy campus kitchen.

Prior cooking experience is required; higher education or high-volume experience is preferred. Salary is paid hourly with benefits including health coverage.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience is required; higher education or high-volume experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with production records and recipes.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate oven temperatures.
• Measures and mixes ingredients using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Tests food by tasting and checking for doneness.
• Carves meat and portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and garnishes.

Skills

Cooking experience

High-volume cooking

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services at SUNY Old Westbury is hiring for full-time and part-time Helper Cook positions. The role involves assisting in the preparation and cooking of a variety of foods, ensuring safety and sanitation standards in a busy campus kitchen.

Prior cooking experience is required; higher education or high-volume experience is preferred. Salary is paid hourly with benefits including health coverage.