Line Station Cook

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking university as a Line Station Cook! This role offers a unique opportunity to prepare delicious meals in a vibrant dining environment, ensuring top-notch quality and service. You'll work alongside talented chefs and contribute to a positive atmosphere that enriches campus life. Ideal for those passionate about food and customer service, this position allows for growth and advancement within a supportive community. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact while honing your culinary skills in a fast-paced setting!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary Arts education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Support front of house operations with timely food service.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Culinary Arts education

Job description

Essential Job Duties:
JOIN THE PACK!

We are seeking individuals to Join our Pack as a Line Station Cook. Successful candidates will work with the chef and co-workers in a dining hall, food court or restaurant setting.

Essential job duties include:

• Prepare food as per the standardized recipes and specifications.
• Perform small batch cooking and made to order items, display station set-up and service, transport cooked foods to hot boxes for line service.
• Provide support to the front of house operations with back-up food to ensure that there is no lag time between changing out food items.
• May also work as a grill cook or a sushi cook by preparing either cook to order menu items or by following standardized recipes ensuring excellent quality, appearance, and taste.
• May work as a prep-cook by following lead cook’s directions or according to the recipe, including the preparation of ingredients for recipes and production of food items.
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Perform necessary cleaning of utensils, work space, tables, shelves, and equipment in accordance with maintaining a Grade “A” Sanitation rating.
• Participate in recipe development, and event meal assistance.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure NC State Dining business needs are met. Position may be asked to assist in other locations as necessary.

This is an hourly position, that includes a State required 32-day break at the end of 11 months. Superior work performance may provide an opportunity to renew employment and/or advance into a benefits eligible permanent position.

NC State Dining provides campus wide food services to students, staff, and faculty on the North Carolina State University Campus. NC State Dining operates 10 cafes, 3 food courts and 4 dining halls, 4 convenience stores, vending, a nutritional counseling service, and a catering department. The department employs approximately 1000 temporary and student employees and approximately 150 permanent EHRA, EPS and SHRA employees.

Work Schedule:

• Shifts are available from early morning to late nights including weekends. Please list your availability in the appropriate section of the application. Full- and part-time positions are available.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Be an ambassador for NC State Dining and the university as a whole and enrich the quality of life for the campus community and support student success.
• Work as a cohesive team member and play an integral part in creating a positive work environment.

Minimum Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work will also be considered.

Department Required Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to maintaining a Grade A sanitation rating of 95% or better.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and peers.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Provide outstanding customer service, including the ability to remain professional and respectful under pressure when dealing with difficult situations.
• Excellence in completing all tasks.
• Ability to adapt to the changing customer volume level with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of equipment, cooking methods, measurements and food safety.
• Ability to follow safety procedures. Will routinely handle sharp items such as knives and slicer blades as well as be around hot food items, food pans, ovens, fryers, steam tables, grills.
• This position requires standing for long periods of time, walking, bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. Because of the nature of a food service operation and working in a kitchen, you must be able to work in extremely hot and cold conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lb with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

• Culinary Arts education (certificate, diploma or degree.).
• One year of cooking experience or previous grill and/or sushi cook experience.
• Serve Safe certification a plus.

AA/EEO:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.