Cook/Cashier

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Cook/Cashier for the Florida Tech Main Campus in Melbourne. This position involves preparing a variety of food items in a fast-paced kitchen environment and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food presentation.

Applicants should have a valid driver's license and preferably a High School Diploma or GED. Responsibilities include managing customer orders, operating the cash register, and ensuring food safety standards are upheld while working collaboratively in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Current/valid driver's license preferred for food deliveries.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in food service or similar industry valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items in an open kitchen.
• Operate cash register and take customer orders.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Skills

Food safety standards

Cash register operation

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cook/Cashier

Florida Tech Main Campus Melbourne

Dining location: Rathskeller Pizza & Grill

Operating hours: 4:00pm to 11:30pm daily

Come join the team at the late‑night hot spot on campus! Working in an open kitchen, cook to order concept, preparing hot and cold menu items from fresh and frozen state. The duties include opening set‑up and closing procedures for pizza‑making equipment, fryer and flat‑top grill stations. Must maintain standards that ensure food safety and presentation, quality, cleanliness, in a fast paced, challenging environment. Also, may be required to operate our POS register system, take customer orders and deliver food around the campus community. All team members are required to assist in maintaining dining room cleanliness, restock the convenient store shelving and drink display coolers.

Responsibilities

• May be asked to work at another Campus Dining location as needed.
• Position is typically in our Rathskeller Pizza and Grill quick service, grocery, snack bar and pizza delivery operation and is accountable for following standardized recipes.
• Operating the cash register according to specified procedures, taking customer orders and maintaining the kitchen area to meet sanitation, health and safety standards.
• Properly rotate perishable ingredients, utilize code date labeling to ensure the highest quality menu items are served.
• Perform routine cleaning and organization of workstations, equipment, all food production and food storage areas of the operation.

Requirements

• Candidate possessing a current / valid driver’s license is preferred, as this enables them to drive University vehicles for the purpose of food deliveries to the campus community.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Valid US Driver's License and clean driving record.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Education and work experience in the food service or similar industry has valued merit.

Equal Opportunity

Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Contact: [e-mail].

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities

Please notify at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

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