Cook 3

Hocking Technical College

Nelsonville (OH)

On-site

USD 20,000 - 29,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio is seeking a Cook 3 to coordinate daily food service activities, supervise staff and student workers, and ensure smooth operation across Rhapsody, Catering, Dining Hall, and Commissary. The role requires strong organization, leadership, and food service knowledge.

Under the Director of Food Services, you will manage inventory, budgets, and vendor relations while ensuring food safety and quality.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.
Minimum three years’ experience in food service operation including sanitation or commissary related experience.
Profit and loss accountability and/or contract-management experience.
Knowledge of accounting, staffing and scheduling sanitation and safety.
Previous production and merchandising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily activities in assigned food service area and supervise staff and student employees.
Orders and receives food and related supplies; maintains inventory and cost records; tracks employee time; collects information for menus and diets; assists with dining hall security and safety.
Coordinate the commissary operation for all food and beverage operations within budgets; collaborate with Dining Services commissary operations.
Assist in the management of Food Operations budgets; maintain inventory and budget documents.
Responsible for purchase and distribution of all food and beverage through the commissary; work with vendors to reduce costs.
Provide merchandising and product recommendations to all food venues; supervise cross-functional dining operations to minimize waste and loss.
Be available to supervise Rhapsody operations when needed; build a team of customer-focused employees.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Staff training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Position: Cook 3 Location: Nelsonville, OH
Job Id: 981 # of Openings: 1 Cook 3 $18.00/hour

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Food Services, coordinates all activities, on a daily basis, in one food service area (Rhapsody, Catering, Dining Hall, Commissary).

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinates all activities, on a daily basis, in assigned food service area and provides work direction and training of food preparation and food service staff and student employees.
Orders and receives food and related non-food supplies; maintains inventory and cost records; maintains records concerning employee time; collects information to be used regarding menu acceptance, food preferences and modified diets, assists with security in dining halls; reports accidents and malfunctioning equipment.
Coordinate the commissary operation for all Hocking College food and beverage operations including instructional, catering and Rhapsody within established budgets. Collaborate with Dining Services commissary operations.
Assist in the management of Food Operations budgets. Maintain accurate inventory and budget documents for Food Operations.
Responsible for purchase and distribution of all food and beverage through the Hocking College commissary.
Work with vendors to reduce overall costs and maximize discounts available for volume purchasing.
Provide merchandising and product recommendations to all Hocking College food venues using advice from various vendors.
Coordinate with the Director of Food and Beverage, Department Chair, Dining Hall Manager, Rhapsody Chef, and all other such dining managers to minimize food waste and loss. This position manages the redistribution of product through the commissary to ensure food safety.
Responsible for the physical facilities of the commissary operation.
Assist with all aspects of Hocking College Catering including but not limited to: preparation, implementation and service.
Be available to supervise Rhapsody operations when needed.
Build a team of customer-focused employees and students through coaching to serve the needs of the end users of the Hocking College commissary.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Skills

High school diploma or equivalent, Associate’s degree preferred.
Minimum three years’ experience in food service operation which may include sanitation or commissary related experience.
Profit and loss accountability and/or contract-management experience.
Knowledge of accounting, staffing and scheduling sanitation and safety.
Previous production and merchandising experience preferred.
Knowledge of food preparation and products.
Knowledge of safety rules and sanitation.
A good command of Microsoft Office application software.
Demonstrated customer service, organization, leadership, planning, and conflict management.
The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to establish positive public relations and to interact effectively with students, staff, faculty, supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
Problem solving skills, judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in evaluating information.
Self-motivated, creative and adaptable.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to travel periodically.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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About Hocking College

Founded in 1968, Hocking College now serves more than 5,000 students. Set in the scenic town of Nelsonville, Ohio, the 2,300-acre institution is rich in history , nature, art and culture. Hocking College also has the Perry Campus located in New Lexington, Ohio and the Logan Campus. In addition to the school’s on-campus residents, who attend Hocking from throughout the United States and around the world, local students commute from all over Southeast Ohio.

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