Cook B

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University Park Residential Dining is seeking a full-time Cook B to join the dining team. You will prepare, season, and cook items according to recipes and procedures, manage serving line items, and assist in training staff on food preparation and safety standards.

The role involves operating kitchen equipment, ensuring proper temperatures, portion control, and timely service for students and guests.

Qualifications

• 9–12 months of effective food service experience.
• Ability to follow recipes and schedules, and work with basic arithmetic for portioning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook food according to recipes, methods, and procedures.
• Coordinate with supervisors on leftovers and storage.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment (grinders, grills, mixers, ovens, etc.).
• Maintain proper temperatures and freshness of menu items for serving lines.
• Assist in training new staff and answer questions about preparation.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State University Park Residential Dining is searching for a full time Cook B to join their team.

Duties include: Prepare, combine, season and/or cook food served in the university dining halls according to standardized recipes, methods and/or procedures; make advanced preparations for food items as required Prepare food in proper sequence in order to be served at predetermined times; check food prior to serving for flavor, appearance, etc.; report any deviations from accepted standards to supervisor or Cook A Coordinate with supervisor to determine disposition and/or storage of leftover items Ensure that menu items for the serving lines are maintained at proper temperature and freshness and that adequate amounts are available for students and guests Assist in training and answer questions for newly hired employees; occasionally direct the work of additional employees required for the preparation of meals Operate and clean utensils and equipment such as grinders, grills, slicers, mixers, food choppers, ovens, hoods, filters, deep fat fryers, sinks, steam jacketed kettles, steamers, etc. Check equipment daily to ensure proper working condition and cleanliness and report any malfunctions to cook a or supervisor, as required Ensure that sanitary techniques are used in the preparation, handling and storage of food items Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above

Job Requirements:

Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data. Work from recipes, menus, requisitions, familiar with ordinary cooking routines. Over 9 up to 12 months of effective experience.

Work Schedule: Multiple shifts available

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

These positions are part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary and Benefits

For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement.

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• robust retirement plans
• substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

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