Culinary Prep Assistant – Kitchen Support

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

Job summary

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.

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

Basic reading & writing

Simple math

Food thermometer usage

Follow directions

Tools

Food slicer

Grill

Steamer

Ovens

Broiler

Deep fat fryer

Wok

Buffalo chopper

Job description

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.