SEIU Cook Helper

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a Cook Helper to support food preparation and service in its dining operations. This full-time entry-level position involves gathering supplies, preparing meals, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in food service and the ability to lift heavy items.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of food preparation methods.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in gathering food supplies and preparing meals.
• Cleans utensils and maintains food safety standards.
• Prepares beverages and short-order meals as instructed.

Skills

Food preparation

Ability to read and write English

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to lift 40-50 pounds

Education

1 year experience in commercial food service

Job description

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As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

735 Library Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

39

Department

200811 Douglass Dining/Aux Ops

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR SEIU 025 H

Compensation Range

$18.39 - $24.95

The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for Cooks and assists them in the preparation of food. May perform grill and broiler activities independently.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:None.MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:Ovens, microwave ovens, ranges, grills, fryers, steamers, steam kettles, broilers, mixers, tilting brazing skillet, choppers, blenders, grinders, slicers, woks, tenderizers, bowls, kettles, pots, vischer cookers, vertical cutter mixer, toasters, pans, utensils, measuring cups and spoons, knives and other related equipment.TYPICAL DUTIES:1.Tends foods that are cooking and tests them for progress of cooking. May adjust cooking time and temperature and add seasonings and ingredients as directed. Prepares beverages and like items. May prepare special diet foods and short-order foods such as on grills or in broiler.2. Peels, washes, trims and cuts vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese and other foods. Measures and mixes ingredients according to computer-generated recipes.3. Prepares servings of food items. Makes up patients' trays and serves food onto a food truck or containers. Observes precautions against deterioration and degradation of prepared foods, foods awaiting preparation and leftovers awaiting proper storage.4. Removes food from carts when returned; wraps, stores, processes or discards as directed. Cleans utensils, equipment and work area, stores food in prescribed manner and follows all other instructions to maintain prescribed standards of sanitation and safety.5. Obtains and arranges food, supplies, and utensils and prepares oven, fryers and grills. May obtain food trucks, containers and trays.REQUIREMENTS:Requires knowledge of the methods of food preparation, ability to read and write English and understand and follow oral and written instructions and 1 year experience in commercial food service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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