Kitchen Assistant — Full-Time, Academic Year

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Paid time off

Public holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Rhode Island is seeking a Cook's Helper for the academic year. The role involves assisting cooks and bakers in food preparation, maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas, and serving meals in a hospital-style setting on campus in Kingston, RI.

The position runs full-time for 40 hours per week during the academic year, with a shift schedule and benefits. Training and supervision are provided by kitchen staff and supervisors in Dining Central Operations.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with cooking or baking methods and basic food service
• Ability to follow simple verbal or written instructions
• Careful handling and washing of kitchen equipment and glassware

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, chop, dice, or grind vegetables and foods for cooking or salads.
• Set up dining tables and serve foods from steam tables to patients.
• Clean and wash kitchen equipment, trucks, walk-in refrigerators and related areas

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen cleanliness

Follow directions

Job description

University of Rhode Island is seeking a Cook's Helper for the academic year. The role involves assisting cooks and bakers in food preparation, maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas, and serving meals in a hospital-style setting on campus in Kingston, RI.

The position runs full-time for 40 hours per week during the academic year, with a shift schedule and benefits. Training and supervision are provided by kitchen staff and supervisors in Dining Central Operations.