Temp Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Campus Kitchen Team

Appalachian State University; Arkansas; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Appalachian State University is seeking a Prep Cook for a temporary Culinary Team role at Boone, NC. You will assist in daily food preparation, plating, and buffet setup to meet campus dining standards.

Ideal candidates have kitchen experience, can work under rush, and follow safety procedures. This temporary position offers flexible hours (20–40 per week) with pay between $14.00 and $19.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and department needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact effectively with coworkers and vendors of diverse ages, backgrounds, and interests.
• Ability to work as a team member under rushed conditions without loss of efficiency or effectiveness.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food so that quality, taste and appearance of food is in accordance with Campus Dining standards.
• Prepares product based on the prediction of Cooks, Managers, and Supervisors.
• Checks and adjusts thermostat to regulate temperture of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, steam kettles, steamers, and fryers.
• Measures and mixes ingrdients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, fries, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, using a probe thermometer and piercing with fork to determine that it is properly cooked.
• Carves meats, portions food on serving plates and buffet pans, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders.
• Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• Butchers chickens, fish, and shellfish.
• Cuts, trims, and bones meat prior to cooking.
• Bakes bread, rolls, cakes, and pastry as needed.
• Control proper usage and rotation of food.
• Ensure food quality and appearance on buffet.
• Alert chef or direct supervisor to any food quality issues that could have an adverse effect on culinary operations.
• Maintain par levels of stock and prep of food items.
• Maintain walk-in coolers and food storage areas on a daily basis.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and sanitary workstation.
• Ensure food is prepared and plated within App State time frame.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Food preparation

Job description

Appalachian State University is seeking a Prep Cook for a temporary Culinary Team role at Boone, NC. You will assist in daily food preparation, plating, and buffet setup to meet campus dining standards.

Ideal candidates have kitchen experience, can work under rush, and follow safety procedures. This temporary position offers flexible hours (20–40 per week) with pay between $14.00 and $19.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and department needs.