Cook Helper-Campus Catering

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University is seeking a Food Service Helper to assist cooks in a busy campus kitchen. You will follow established procedures, prep simple dishes, open cans, slice deli meats, and help serve on lines, ensuring food safety and sanitation.

This role requires basic reading and math, ability to stand for long periods, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Training is provided; no advanced experience required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow directions.
• Basic math skills and ability to use a calculator.
• Able to read recipes and production sheets.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Pan a variety of simple meats and prepare casseroles and convenience foods.
• Open cans, handle frozen foods, and slice deli meats.
• Assist on serving lines and replenish as needed.
• Store and date food items; maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Fill out paperwork for the Food Service production system and maintain records.
• Observe safety regulations and operate equipment safely.
• Grill hamburgers and cheese sandwiches; work in hot conditions as required.

Skills

Reading ability

Writing ability

Basic math

Calculator use

Food thermometer use

Following directions

Tools

Food slicer

Grill

Steamer

Kettles

Ovens

Buffalo chopper

Tilt brazer

Deep fat fryer

Broiler

Wok

Slicers

Job description

Job Description

Follow instructions and established procedures to perform helper duties for cooks.

Education and Experience

The ability to read, write, do simple math, use calculator, food thermometer and follow directions is necessary.

Skills and Knowledge

Follow instructions and established procedures to perform helper duties for cooks.

Responsibilities

Pan variety of simple meats, prepare simple casseroles, convenience foods, open cans, frozen foods.

Assist on serving lines as needed.

Slice deli meats.

Take food to serving lines and replenish as needed.

Store and date food items.

Fill out appropriate paper work for computerized Food Service production system (CSI) including service records and food production sheets.

Proper storage of food items, cold vs. hot, raw vs. cooked.

Grill hamburgers, cheese sandwiches, etc.

Observe safety and health regulations and maintain highest standards of sanitation.

Physical Requirements

Standing 85% – 100% of the shift

• Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend to below the knee
• Frequent stooping and/or crouching
• Frequent walking back and forth throughout the kitchen, stock room, and food service areas
• Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck and torso
• Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, and bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead, stirring and mixing, wiping, etc.)
• Listening to and communicating with customers and staff
• Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read and follow instructions and recipes, etc., communicate and issue instructions/assignments to employees; and perform math functions
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs from the floor to waist height
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs. overhead
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. for a distance of up to 10 feet
• Repetitive wrist movement (e.g. chopping, cutting, slicing, shredding, flipping pancakes and omelets, wiping and scrubbing, etc.)
• Able to work in conditions of extreme heat
• Wrist and finger dexterity/fine motor skills to be able to use tongs, scissors, knives, and other small utensils; write)
• Able to push and pull up to 250 lbs.

Tools/Equipment

Operate a variety of equipment including food slicer, grill steamer, steamer jacketed kettle, buffalo chopper, variety of ovens, tilt brazier, deep fat fryer, charcoal broiler, wok, waffle iron, cleaning of all kitchen equipment/hoods, grills, slicers, etc.

About Syracuse University

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