Catering Cook II

UR University of Richmond; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Richmond is seeking a primary food production staff member for University Catering. The role requires high level cooking and food presentation, working under direction, and maintaining sanitation and food safety standards.

The position supports catering and commissary customers, with full-time, non-exempt status and weekend hours. Compensation includes pay grade 8, $17.75–$19.25 per hour, with weekend scheduling.

Qualifications

• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication.
• Flexible to work in a fast paced environment.
• Friendly and service-oriented.
• High commitment to quality.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of culinary techniques.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and safe handling practices.
• Skilled in high-volume and high-quality food production and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for catering and commissary customers.
• Maintains high standards for food quality.
• Practices proper sanitation, food safety, and cooking procedures.

Skills

Multitasking

English communication

Fast-paced environment

Friendly & service

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Culinary techniques

Food safety

High-volume production

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Safe food handler cert or within 1 year

Job description

SUMMARY

Primary food production staff in University Catering requiring a high level of cooking and food presentation. Works under direction and exercises some decision making. Prepares food for catering and commissary customers and is responsible for maintaining high standards for food quality while practicing proper sanitation, food safety, and cooking procedures. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Food service.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Friendly and service-oriented
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Intermediate knowledge of culinary techniques and practices
• Knowledge of quantity food production principles and safe food handling practices
• Skilled in high-volume and high-quality food production and presentation

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• 2 years of experience in high volume production in hotel, restaurant, or college food service required
• Safe food handler certification or certification obtained within one year of hire. (Requirement dependent on assigned unit.)

WORK HOURS

Full Time, Non - Exempt Sunday - Saturday, hours vary, weekends needed.

SALARY

Pay Grade 8 - ($17.75/hour to $19.25/hour)

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.