Cook 1 - Full Time Academic Year

Husson University; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Husson University’s dining services is seeking a dependable Food Service Worker to assist in basic food preparation and daily service in the campus dining halls. You will help set up and break down serves, maintain portions for large crowds, and support catering events with a friendly, professional approach.

Candidates should have High School diploma or equivalent and prior culinary experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Six months of culinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic food preparation and service of meals for large groups.
• Serve and maintain appropriate food quantities for many people.
• Help with cleaning duties in dining area and kitchen.
• Set up, break down and maintain serving areas.
• Support catered functions and retail operations.

Skills

Production equipment

Knife skills

Cooking methods

Food safety

Kitchen equipment

Customer service

Teamwork

Serve-Safe certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• The overall purpose of this job is to assist in the basic food preparation and service of meals.
• Serve and maintain food quantities for large numbers of people.
• Assist with general cleaning chores in the dining area and kitchen.
• Set up, break down and maintain independent serveries.
• Provide assistance with catered functions and retail operations.
• Provide guidance to student employees.
• Be well groomed and wear the proper issued uniform.
• Assist with stocking as requested.
• Assist with dishwashing as requested.
• Participate in training, as well as other departmental function requirements.
• Other duties as requested.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience: Six months of culinary experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to operate and maintain production equipment.
• Basic knife skills.
• Knowledge of basic cooking methods.
• Knowledge of proper/safe time and temperature for food handling.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a team.
• Serve-Safe Certified, or the ability to become certified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift and carry 50 pounds
• Occasionally push and pull equipment on wheels that weighs up to 150 pounds

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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