Cook Helper - Graham Dining Hall

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Syracuse University is seeking a kitchen helper to support cooks by following established procedures and assisting on serving lines. Responsibilities include prepping simple meals, handling food items, and maintaining sanitation.

The role requires basic reading, writing and math skills, ability to use a calculator, and knowledge of food safety practices. Lifting up to 30 lbs is involved; on-site work in a campus dining environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow instructions.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Basic reading & writing

Simple math

Food thermometer usage

Follow directions

Outils

Food slicer

Grill

Steamer

Ovens

Broiler

Deep fat fryer

Wok

Buffalo chopper

Description du poste

Job Description

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

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.

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

Lifting between 15-30 lbs, bending, stooping, work with dust fumes and solvents on a daily basis.

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

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

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Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000.

The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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