Customer Attendant/Short Order Cook

Saratoga Springs, NY; City of Saratoga Springs (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college seeks a Cook to prepare and serve food in health-compliant environments. Responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in a kitchen setting, plus a strong commitment to food safety.

Qualifications

• Six months of work-related experience required.
• Serv-Safe/HACCP certified within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food following safety guidelines.
• Ensure cleanliness of work and dining areas.
• Assist in special events and caterings as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Cooking Techniques

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

Prepare, cook, serve and cleanwork and dining areas and other duties as described below orasassigned by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other dutiesmay be assigned within classification.

Assistwithsetup,serving,andcleaningofanystationasassigned

Take,prepare,andserve ordersforpatrons

Responsible for stir-frying, sautéing, bakingpizza, breads, convenience bakedgoods, cookies, carving, slicing deli items; grilling and frying rawproteins as required for assigned station (e.g. hamburgers, chicken breast/fingers, pork chops etc.)

Heatitemsfordailyspecials. Itemswillbeeitherpreparedbyacookandreadytoheatorwillbeconvenience-type items such as, but not limitedto,soups, chili,casserole-style dishes, etc. Use oven,steamer,charbroiler,griddle, pastamaker,pastacooker,orfryerasappropriate

Merchandiseandensurecorrectsignageforassigned station

Greet guests, check ID'sandsell guesttickets asassigned; complete sales onPOS system as appropriate.

Stockdisplaycasesandreach-inrefrigerators

Stockitemsforsaleorservice

Clean and fillbeverage machines, beverage stations and insure thatappropriate cups, glasses and utensils are available at all times of service

Responsible for diningroom cleanliness and appearance, to include, but notlimitedto, tables; chairs in an orderly fashion; pick upnapkins, papers, and any other large items off floor

Sort silverware andfilldispensers, maintaining supply of clean dishes atservice points,fill salt and pepper shakers, fill napkin dispensers

If assigned to the dishroom, dutiesmay include scraping ofdishes, ReuseMore containers and utensils, operating conveyor, and the proper storage of all items

Cleanrefrigerators,freezers,andallequipment used

Cover,date,andlabel allfood itemstobe stored

Assistinfoodproductioninany area ofDiningServices asassignedwithinclassification

Assistinspecial events/cateringeventsasassigned

Set upinfirmaryordersandassist in delivery

Responsible for cleanliness and organization ofitems stored in buffets/closetsand incentral receiving

Takecareofwashinganddryingalllaundryandstoreinproperplaceswhenassigned

Sellalcoholic beverages incompliance withNYS Liquor Authority and Skidmore College regulations

Frequently check and recordtemperatures offoodthroughout the day in accordance with Dining Services policies and New York State Board of Health Policies

Clean carts, bleach dishes, trays, glasses, burnish silver, polish silver, and other special event items·

Testnewrecipeswhenrequested

Ensureallfoodisprepared,servedandstored in accordancewithNYSHealth Codes

Conferwith supervisorastoextradutiesinfoodpreparationandcleaninginassignedarea

Scrubchairs, tables,and allequipment weekly

Maintainademonstratedinterestinlearning new ideas

Ability to speak and listeneffectively andrespectfully withsupervisors, customers, andemployees of the College

Maintainanappropriateimageanddress

Establishandmaintainahighlevelofcustomer service

QUALIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be ableto perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATIONand/or EXPERIENCE

HighSchool diploma orgeneral education degree(GED); andsixmonthsprevious work-related work experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination.

LANGUAGESKILLS

Abilitytoreadandinterpret documentssuchassafetyrules, operatingandprocedure manuals.

MATHEMATICALSKILLS

Ability to add, subtract and multiply inculinary weights andmeasurements. Ability to count money and make change accurately.

REASONINGABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding tocarry outinstructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to dealwith problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Ability to utilize or learnbasic computer functions.

CERTIFICATES,LICENSES ANDREGISTRATIONS

Serv-Safe/HACCPCertified withinoneyear of employmentfromclassificationdate.

PHYSICALDEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representativeof those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthisjob. Reasonable accommodationsmay bemadetoenable individuals with disabilities, or those who arenotphysically able, to perform the essential functions.

While performingthe duties of thisjob, the employeeisregularly required to stand; walk,sit; use hands to finger,handle,orfeel; reach/liftwith hands and arms; push/pull;climb or balance;stoop,crouch; talk,hear, tasteand smell. The employee mustregularly liftand/or moveupto 30pounds withappropriate equipment and assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKENVIRONMENT

Theworkenvironment characteristicsdescribed hereare representativeofthose an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme hotand/or coldconditions; moving mechanical parts; frequent exposure to fumes orairborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually moderate to loud.

UnderstandproperuseofchemicalsusedintheperformanceofdutiesandfamiliaritywiththeSafety

DataSheets(SDS)

College reserves theright toreassign allpersonnel as necessary in theevent of anabsence oran emergency

Mayberequiredtoattendemployer-sponsoredclassesorseminars aimedatdevelopingorimproving skills

Mayberequiredtoworkovertime orweekendswithminimalnotice

UnderstandandcomplywithNewYorkStateHealthCodesinperformanceofduties

Will be required to attendknife andequipment training sponsored by Skidmore College Dining Services

Academic Work Schedule

Saturday 5:00 pm - 1:30 am

Sunday 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Monday off

Tuesday 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Wednesday off

Thursday 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Friday 5:00 pm - 1:30 am

Pay rate: $19.77/hour

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.