Cook Helper-Pizza Maker-Ernie Davis Dining Hall

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University is seeking a full-time on-campus food service helper to support our dining operations. The role requires regular in-person presence on campus to assist cooks, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure safe, sanitary food preparation and service.

Major duties include preparing simple dishes, serving, stocking, labeling, and maintaining records with the CSI system. The position emphasizes safety standards and the ability to read and follow detailed directions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Basic Math

Calculator use

Food thermometer

Following directions

Job description

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $20.557-$22.840 per hour

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level 03

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Hours

(All days and hours subject to change)

9AM-5:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Off: Saturday and Sunday

Job Type

Job Type Full-time

Unionized Position Code UF

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

FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION , PLEASE COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION .

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, write and follow instructions and recipes, and complete service records and food production sheets etc.
• 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 30 feet (e.g. carry food pans, large pizza trays with and without pizzas)
• Repetitive wrist movement (e.g. chopping, cutting, slicing, shredding,wiping, etc.)
• Wrist and finger dexterity (e.g. utilize fine motor skills; ability to use tongs, scissors, knives, and other utensils; write; use of small kitchen utensils)
• Able to push up to 50 lbs. and pull up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently work in conditions of extreme heat

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 over 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, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15, 000 undergraduates and over 6,000 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 http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

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.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class‑leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post‑9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.