Production Cook I — Campus Kitchen Pro

Kent State University; Kent, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University, Kent Campus, Kent, OH, seeks a Cook I to join its campus food service team. The role involves production cooking, preassembly, and strict sanitation under the supervision of the Food Service Manager or General Manager.

A minimum of two years of commercial cooking experience and Ohio Health Level Two certification during probation are required. Typical schedule may vary with departmental needs; training and supervision of student workers may be involved.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of commercial cooking experience to include banquet or a la carte preparation.
• Must obtain Ohio Dept of Health Level Two Food Protection certification during probation.
• Knowledge of culinary terminology and safe cooking practices.

Responsibilities

• Preassembles, assembles, and cooks soups, sauces, casseroles, meats, fish, poultry, game, etc.
• Determines serving quantities; gathers ingredients, weighs, measures, cuts to correct style, blanches, marinates, seasons, par cooks, etc.
• Operates standard kitchen equipment and applies cooking methods (bakes, roasts, steams, sauté, braises, broils, etc.).
• Maintains sanitation standards and may assist in ordering supplies.
• May train student employees or other staff in cooking procedures.

Skills

Cooking

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Reading/writing procedures

Communication

Job description

Kent State University, Kent Campus, Kent, OH, seeks a Cook I to join its campus food service team. The role involves production cooking, preassembly, and strict sanitation under the supervision of the Food Service Manager or General Manager.

A minimum of two years of commercial cooking experience and Ohio Health Level Two certification during probation are required. Typical schedule may vary with departmental needs; training and supervision of student workers may be involved.