Cook 1 - Campus Dining Kitchen Pro (Full-Time)

Ohio Ag; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 45,388,000 - 64,215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Winter break closure

Paid holidays

Educational benefits

Sick leave

Vacation

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Ohio University in Athens is seeking a Cook 1 to prepare and serve meals in a campus dining operation. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines and ability to work with standard kitchen equipment.

The position offers benefits and involves varied hours with a 40-hour work week; applicants must meet minimum qualifications and complete background checks.

Candidates will join Culinary Services Campus Athens, with opportunities for advancement and a reliable team environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods, materials & equipment used in large volume cooking.
• Ability to understand system of procedures.
• Read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form.
• Work independently or with others.
• Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
• Dexterity and skill in use of kitchen tools & equipment.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and procedures.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good work habits and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
• Operates standard kitchen equipment to cook foods; mixes salad; makes desserts and dressings; prepares hot and cold beverages & special menu foods; slices meat & cheese & makes sandwiches, assembles fruit plates & relish trays; cleans & cuts vegetables & meats before cooking and mixing.
• Prepares food items for service using production sheets, standardized recipes and following department guidelines.
• Sets up food lines; portions food on serving lines, sets up trays & carts; packs food for delivery to dining areas & storage; reviews & completes food production records.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area, equipment, & utensils; reports accidents and malfunctioning equipment; may supervise and train student employees.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Large volume cooking

Read & write basic vocabulary

Numerical calculations

Follow procedures

Work independently or with others

Dexterity with kitchen tools

Education

960 hrs as Food Service Worker

3 courses in food prep, sanitation & storage

1 course in food service equipment

Job description

Ohio University in Athens is seeking a Cook 1 to prepare and serve meals in a campus dining operation. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines and ability to work with standard kitchen equipment.

The position offers benefits and involves varied hours with a 40-hour work week; applicants must meet minimum qualifications and complete background checks.

Candidates will join Culinary Services Campus Athens, with opportunities for advancement and a reliable team environment.