Lead Food Preparer – Campus Dining & Training

The Pennsylvania State University; Struble (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a food service professional to prepare and cook meals according to recipes and procedures, coordinating with supervisors to meet serving times and quality standards. The role includes training, supervising other staff, and ensuring sanitation and proper handling of food items.

Responsibilities include checking food quality, managing leftovers, and maintaining correct temperatures for serving.

Qualifications

• Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation.

Responsibilities

• Confer with supervisor concerning menus, recipes, quantities, use of leftovers, cleaning assignments in the working area and additional help required to prepare meals.
• Prepare, combine, season and/or cook food serviced in the food and beverage operations according to standardized recipes, methods and/or procedures.
• Make advanced preparations for food items as required.
• Prepare food in proper sequence in order to be served at predetermined times.
• Check food prior to serving for flavor, appearance, etc.
• Report any deviations from accepted standards to supervisor.
• Ensure that menu items for the serving line are maintained at proper temperature and freshness and that adequate amounts are available for patrons.
• Coordinate with supervisor to determine disposition and storage of leftover items.
• Check all equipment daily to ensure proper working conditions and cleanliness.
• Report any malfunctions to supervisor.
• Assist in training other food preparers and other employees assigned to assist in food preparation as required.
• Direct the work of other food preparers and those assigned to assist in food preparation
• Ensure that sanitary techniques are used in preparation, handling and storage of food items.

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a food service professional to prepare and cook meals according to recipes and procedures, coordinating with supervisors to meet serving times and quality standards. The role includes training, supervising other staff, and ensuring sanitation and proper handling of food items.

Responsibilities include checking food quality, managing leftovers, and maintaining correct temperatures for serving.