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Kennesaw State University
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Job summary
Kennesaw State University is hiring for a food service team member to assist with all aspects of food preparation and quality control. You will read recipes, assemble ingredients, monitor safety standards, and may work front or back of house depending on business needs.
The role requires a high school diploma, ServSafe certification (or within 12 months of hire), and at least one year of food-handling experience. Competitive benefits and opportunities to grow within the university are included.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
- 1 year of experience in food handling in retail/food service/bakery/warehouse/grocery or completion of a qualified culinary program.
Responsibilities
- Cleans and preps fresh produce.
- Preps and properly cooks raw ingredients per recipes and safety guidelines.
- Gathers, weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for recipes.
- Reads and follows recipes.
- Ensures food quality by tasting.
- Constructs food items per guidelines.
- Sets up workstations with needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Determines amount and type of food and supplies required.
- Performs daily temperature checks as needed.
- Maintains production records and operates equipment safely.
- Stores food properly with proper dating and labeling.
- Acts as lead in the absence of the lead role when directed.
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Job description
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Assists with all aspects of food preparation as part of the culinary team. Assists with gathering food items, reading recipes, and constructing food items. Ensures quality controls and recipe standardization are in compliance with approved standards. Monitors and enforces food sanitization and safety standards. Based on business need and as directed by the leader, may work in front or back of house operations.
- Cleans and preps fresh produce
- Preps and properly cooks raw ingredients for use following proper food handling and safety guidelines
- Gathers, weighs, measures, and assembles all ingredients for recipes
- Reads and follows recipes
- Ensures food quality through tasting
- Constructs food items per guidelines
- Sets up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
- Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for food preparation
- Completes food temperature checks before service and as needed per established guidelines
- Maintains daily production records
- Maintains and operates equipment according to approved safety standards
- Stores food properly and safely, following established guidelines marking the date and item, etc.
- At the direction of leadership, acts as a lead in the absence of the lead role
High school diploma or equivalent
ServSafe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire
One (1) year of experience working in food handling at a retail, food service, bakery, warehouse or grocery establishment or the successful completion of a qualified culinary program.
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
Culinary degree or certificate from a culinary arts program.
Previous experience working in a food service establishment, restaurant or large-scale production kitchen.
The salary range for this position is $15.00 to $16.50 based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits
Must maintain a high degree of personal hygiene, appearance and cleanliness
Supports food safety and quality control training
Able to be courteous and dependable
Able to work with diverse population
Able to work non-traditional shifts (evenings, nights and/or weekends)
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Intermediate knife skills
Basic skills with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.
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