Pantry Worker

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Pantry Worker to support Dining Services in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting. You will work alongside chefs on cold prep, interact with customers, and prepare customized meals as part of daily operations.

The role reports to the Manager on Duty and involves menu planning for the pantry, basic hot and cold beverage preparation, and assisting cooks with sandwich, salad, and cold plate prep as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serves the menu of the day in the manner prescribed by Dining Services.
• Orders, receives, and stores necessary food and supplies and maintains related records.
• Complies with the rules of Dining Services in regard to production and serving.
• Uses and maintains tools and equipment in a proper manner, including, but not limited to, steamtables, coffee brewing equipment and food display cases.
• Cleans, prepares, and keeps in order the area and equipment used in the job and other areas as assigned by the Manager.
• Observes and practices safety standards.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned within the job classification.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: 1199 Cafeteria Workers
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard Work Schedule: Thursday - Sunday, 10:00am - 8:00pm
• Building: Uris
• Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.92

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Columbia Dining Services is a dynamic, progressive department in an exciting, fun environment with a customer-focused culture. We have an immediate opening for a Pantry Worker. Our Pantry Workers work alongside our chefs, doing cold prep and also interact with our customers, preparing customized meals.

Reporting to the Manager on Duty, the incumbent will produce the menu of the day assigned to the pantry section which may include, but is not limited to salads, raw vegetable preparation, dressings, garnishes, condiments, beverages, and desserts; food production as required on customer service lines, such as hamburgers, eggs, etc.; prepares hot and cold beverages; assists cooks in their work as assigned by the manager, including sandwich, salad and cold plate preparation.

Responsibilities

• Serves the menu of the day in the manner prescribed by Dining Services.
• Orders, receives, and stores necessary food and supplies and maintains related records.
• Complies with the rules of Dining Services in regard to production and serving.
• Uses and maintains tools and equipment in a proper manner, including, but not limited to, steamtables, coffee brewing equipment and food display cases.
• Cleans, prepares, and keeps in order the area and equipment used in the job and other areas as assigned by the Manager.
• Observes and practices safety standards.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned within the job classification.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or its equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.