Line Cook $2,000 Recruitment Bonus!

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Job Title:
Line Cook $2,000 Recruitment Bonus!

Department:
Student Life Dining Services Newark

Job Description
Under supervision of the Assistant Chef, the Line Cook prepares cooked foods in support of a campus dining operation that serves students, staff, faculty and guests of the university; operates as part of the culinary team and cooks meats, poultry and seafood as well as breakfast items such as eggs, quiches, pancakes, meats, potatoes, cereals and fruits and presents the finished products garnished and ready for service; interacts and improvises dishes directly with customers often in theatrical style; interprets recipes, weighs and measures ingredients, and operates standard kitchen equipment. This position is located on the Newark Campus. Work hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with occasional weekends.

65% Using proper production and culinary techniques, prepares and assembles entrees, meats, seafood, breakfast items and other food required by the menu or special order; interacts and improvises dishes directly with customers often in theatrical style; uses culinary knowledge of proper garnishing and plate presentations that create a unique customer experience; reads, interprets, and assembles recipes; weighs, measures and uses standard as well as creative techniques to assemble and prepare ingredients; is responsible for the proper handling, holding, and storage of foods; maintains a clean, sanitary and safe working environment. Responsible for maintaining clean work environment, including cleaning of cooking equipment. Candidate will be responsible for prepping action station items, salad bar, grill, making house soups, some catering prep, and working in FOH during peak business

15% Sets up serving stations and assembles and presents finished product to customers; prepares special entrees in the presence of customers; controls food production to ensure freshly cooked products are ready for continuous service.

10% Participates in taste test evaluation of finished product and is responsible for the quality control of products sent to the service area; supervises student staff positions.

5% Maintains surveillance of work area and equipment and reports the need for maintenance, repair or replacement to manager.

5% Participates and assists with facility cleaning and maintenance which are described as custodial in nature; during breaks, the majority of duties will be training and/or custodial in nature; performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required
Per Classified Civil Svc Specs or equivalent combination of education and experience
Qualifications
Required: 8th grade education plus; one year of full time experience in cooking and food preparation and use of kitchen equipment; knowledge of food safety practices; ability to read weights and measures; ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to read and interpret recipes; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions; ability to life 50 pounds; upon completion of the probationary period, must successfully pass specialized, title specific training administered by department.
Desired: High school diploma or equivalent; high volume kitchen experience (1 year); experience (1 year) in a high volume food court or station dining concept serving 2,000-7,000 customers per day.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate selected for this position will receive a $2,000 recruitment bonus. Candidates who are internal to the University and the Wexner Medical Center are not eligible to receive the recruitment bonus.

Location:
Warner Library and Student Center (0583)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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