Lead Cook B - High-Volume Campus Dining

Rutgers University

Piscataway Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 57,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Cook B for Busch Dining Hall to oversee cooking operations in the absence of Cook A and to guide kitchen staff according to standardized procedures. This on-site, full-time role requires reading and following standardized recipes, supervising junior cooks, and performing all assigned duties in a fast-paced dining environment.

The position offers a Grade 14 level with a salary range from 42,128 to 57,112 USD annually, depending on qualifications and department

Qualifications

  • High school/vocational school education or equivalent, plus two years varied cooking experience in large volume institutional or restaurant setting.
  • Ability to pass the Food Handler's Certification.
  • Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and production sheets.

Responsibilities

  • Handles overall cooking operations of unit in the absence of Cook A.
  • Guides and instructs Cook C, Grill Cook, Cook’s Helper, and Dining Service Worker B in performance of a variety of cooking operations to comply with standardized procedures and schedules.
  • Performs all duties of the group.

Education

High school/vocational school education or equivalent
Two years varied cooking experience in large volume institutional or restaurant setting

Job description

Rutgers University is seeking a Cook B for Busch Dining Hall to oversee cooking operations in the absence of Cook A and to guide kitchen staff according to standardized procedures. This on-site, full-time role requires reading and following standardized recipes, supervising junior cooks, and performing all assigned duties in a fast-paced dining environment.

The position offers a Grade 14 level with a salary range from 42,128 to 57,112 USD annually, depending on qualifications and department

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