Dining Services Cook/Baker

Davis & Elkins College; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to ensure the quality and timeliness of meal production. In this role, you'll prepare delicious sweet and savory baked goods while adhering to strict sanitary conditions and following detailed recipes. You will be responsible for maintaining open communication with team members and management, ensuring all food items are properly stored and dated, and supporting other culinary areas as needed. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• ServeSafe certification required within six months of employment.
• Ability to read, write, and follow detailed recipes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and accurate production of assigned dishes.
• Maintain quality and quantity of food throughout the service period.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Effective Communication

Recipe Following

Basic Math Skills

Education

ServeSafe Certification

Job description

Responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the day's meal production. Prepares food in accordance with the recipes, standards, and procedures under strict sanitary conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for the timely, accurate production of assigned dishes.
• Work in assigned area and remain in that area throughout shift.
• Produce sweet and savory baked goods to the standards set by executive chef/managers.
• Ensures the quality of food produced and maintains the quality and quantity of food throughout the service period utilizing production sheets.
• Maintains open lines of communication with other associates; e.g., line servers, concerning specific information about food items.
• Makes sure all food items are property stored and dated.
• Follows all HACCP guidelines utilizing leftovers.
• Follow cleaning schedules and using the "clean-as-you-go" techniques.
• Maintains an open line of communication with management, informing them of needed products and supplies.
• Follows the uniform dress code and maintains proper personal hygiene.
• Support other culinary areas as time and business volume demands.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to 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.

• ServeSafe certification obtained within six months of employment. Additional certifications required by federal, state and/or local regulations.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to read and write, use simple math, follow and give oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to follow a recipe in detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands include

• Standing and/or walking 100 percent of the time