Part Time Cook

Niagara Community College; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 31,023 - 34,109; Part time

Job summary

Niagara Community College is seeking a Part Time Cook for their Savor Restaurant at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. This position offers flexible hours, working Wednesday to Sunday, totaling 28 hours weekly.

Compensation is based on education level, ranging from $22.52 to $24.76 per hour. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, a background in food service, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have food service experience, preferably with an Associate's degree.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Good organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Cook and manage food preparation tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Part Time Cook

Position Category: Part Time Staff

Position Status: Non-Exempt (FLSA)

Advertised Salary: $22.52-$24.76 per hour, depending on education level.

Department: Culinary Arts Program

Working Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 28 hours per week.

General Description

SUNY Niagara has a need for a Part Time Cook to work in our Savor Restaurant located in the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute in Niagara Falls, NY. This position reports to the Culinary Arts Program Coordinator. The rate of pay is determined based on the level of education: Associates degree or lower $22.52 per hour, Master’s degree or higher $24.76 per hour.

Typical Work Activities

• Ensure the freshness of food and ingredients
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes
• Bake, grill, or fry meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
• Boil and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
• Arrange, garnish, and sometimes serve food
• Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, and dishes
• Cook, handle, and store food or ingredients

Essential Functions

Candidates must have a passion for serving people; coordinate numerous tasks and projects simultaneously; possess good organizational skills; exhibit excellent customer service skills; communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and students verbatim and in writing; demonstrate listening skills and ability to follow written and/or oral instructions; relate to a diverse academic community and the WNY community; operate computers and possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); prepare written reports; travel; work evenings and weekends as required; physically perform the functions of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred; OR in lieu of a degree a minimum of year of food service experience is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Five years’ experience in a back‑of‑house food service operation.
• Working knowledge of Windows Office including Word and Excel.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.