Salad Person

Auxiliary Services at SUNY Oswego; Oswego Beach (NY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Auxiliary Services at SUNY Oswego in Oswego, NY recruits a food preparation worker to perform a variety of duties under supervision, including cold prep, salad and sandwich assembly, and serving to customers.

The role involves setting up service areas, assisting cooks, stocking, cleaning, and following safety practices. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required; experience in commercial food preparation is desirable.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Understanding weights and measures.
• Experience in commercial food preparation (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cold food preparation including fresh vegetables and fruits, salads, slice meats and cheese, sandwich spreads, and desserts. Prepare all condiments and other foods for service.
• Assist in the preparation of all foods, including meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, and other food for serving.
• Set up and maintain service areas, replenish as needed during the meal, maintaining a fresh appearance.
• Assist cooks as necessary.
• Clean tables, work and service areas, pans and dishes. Maintain clean and sanitary work and service areas.
• Stock serving area with needed foods, condiments, and paper supplies for meal service.
• Wash pots, pans, utensils, and other equipment when required.
• Assist on dish machine as needed and/or directed.
• Assist in the guidance of student workers in the performance of their duties.
• Maintain production records as needed.
• Suggest new menu items and recipe revisions.
• Maintain appearance and hygiene within stated Auxiliary Services and health department guidelines.
• Perform duties in accordance with established safety practices.
• Perform other similar or related tasks.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Weights and measures understanding

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Perform a variety of duties and tasks related to food preparation under the direct supervision of the Building Manager or their designee. Posses the ability to work with co-workers including student employees. Interact with customers in a welcoming and knowledgeable manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for cold food preparation including fresh vegetables and fruits, salads, slice meats and cheese, sandwich spreads, and desserts. Prepare all condiments and other foods (i.e. bagels) for service.
2. Assist in the preparation of all foods, including meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, and other food for serving.
3. Set up and maintain service areas (i.e. salad bar), replenish as needed during the meal, maintaining a fresh appearance.
4. Assist cooks as necessary.
5. Clean tables, work and service areas, pans and dishes. Maintain clean and sanitary work and service areas.
6. Stock serving area with needed foods, condiments, and paper supplies for meal service.
7. Wash pots, pans, utensils, and other equipment when required.
8. Assist on dish machine as needed and/or directed.
9. Assist in the guidance of student workers in the performance of their duties.
10. Maintain production records as needed.
11. Suggest new menu items and recipe revisions.
12. Maintain appearance and hygiene within stated Auxiliary Services and health department guidelines.
13. Perform duties in accordance with established safety practices.
14. Perform other similar or related tasks.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated understanding of weights and measures.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in commercial food preparation.