Cook Helper-Sadler Dining Hall

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University is hiring for a full-time kitchen helper at our campus restaurant locations in Syracuse, NY. The role requires in-person presence, following established procedures, and assisting cooks on the line in preparing simple dishes and stocking serving areas.

Ideal candidates can read, write, perform basic math, use a calculator, and follow directions, with experience in food service safety and sanitation. Evening shifts participate in meals service on campus.

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

Simple math

Calculator use

Food thermometer

Follow directions

Education

Basic literacy

Tools

CSI Food Service system

Job description

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

Non-exempt

Hours

(All days and hours subject to change)

1:30-10PM Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday

Off: Tuesday and Wednesday

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.

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

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.

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.

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