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Cook III - 994726

Nova Southeastern University

Pine Island (FL)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Nova Southeastern University is seeking culinary staff to prepare food items for various services. The role involves ensuring proper food presentation, maintaining kitchen equipment, and assisting with kitchen operations. Candidates should have culinary training and experience in a private club or resort setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Tuition waiver
Retirement plan
Excellent medical plans
Dental plans

Qualifications

  • Must have training in culinary arts from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of one year experience in culinary department preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares food items according to Chef’s specifications.
  • Sets up and prepares station area for service.
  • Restocks food items throughout the shift.

Skills

Friendly
Problem Solving
Quality Service Commitment

Education

Culinary Arts Training
Technical/Specialized Training

Job description

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for preparing and producing food items, a la carte, buffets, banquets, etc. to specified requirement set by the Club.

Job Category:Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

Pay Basis: Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?No

Essential Job Functions:

1. Prepares food items according to the Chef’s specifications and recipes to ensure orders are timely.
2. Evaluates cooking methods, times and temperature to ensure
3. Sets up and prepares station area to ensure line is ready for orders at least 15 minutes prior to service time.
4. Prepares food according to Chef’s specifications and recipes to ensure appealing and accurate presentation.
5. Restocks food items throughout the shift to ensure availability at all times.
6. Exhibits knowledge of operating kitchen equipment to ensure equipment is used correctly and safely.
7. Uses product labeling system to label and date, using F.I.F.O method for all raw and prepped food products to ensure only the freshest products are used.
8. Ensures that assigned work areas are equipment are clean and sanitary.
9. Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:1. Must be friendly, personable and reliable, professional communication are required.
2. Must have problem solving abilities, be self motivated and organized.
3. Must exhibit commitment to Food and Beverage and quality service.
4. Must be able to walk, stand, sit, stoop or bend for a duration of an (8) hour shift.
5. Must have training in culinary arts from an accredited institution.

Required Certifications/Licensures:Food Handler certification

Required Education:Technical/Specialized Training

Major (if required:Culinary

Required Experience:1. Minimum of one (1) year experience in the culinary department at a private club and/or resort setting is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Is this a safety sensitive position?Yes

Background Screening Required? No

Pre-Employment Conditions:

Pre- Employment Drug testing

Sensitivity Disclaimer:Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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