Creative Dining Services is looking for a Prep Cook/Kitchen Assistance. As the Prep Cook/Kitchen Assistance, works within the Dining Services Department to ensure that high quality, properly seasoned, nutritious food is being provided throughout the operation, in a safe manner. Works cooperatively as a valued member of the dining services team, assisting with any aspect of the dining services program necessary. This is a part-time position. **NO WEEKENDS! **FREE PARKINGJob Type: Part-timePay: $14.42 per hourShift: Morning and Mid-DayWeekly day range:
- Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm
Core Responsibilities:
- Prepare food such that all food is ready for use within the established timeframe.
- Prepares food items according to established recipes and menus in a manner in which preserves food freshness, quality and appeal.
- Utilizes safe food handling techniques at all times.
- Stores food items according to established standards of practice; utilize proper labeling and dating.
- Holds prepared food items at appropriate temperatures (below 40 if cold, above 135 if hot).
- Maintains production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.) .
- Maintains established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.).
- Maintains a clean and sanitized work area.
- Maintains a safe, tidy and well organized work environment at all times; cleans up spills quickly, wears protective gear as needed (i.e. slicer glove), and stores wares safely.
- Communicates needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately, and in a timely manner.
- Monitors kitchen equipment for proper functioning; report any discrepancies to supervisor immediately.
- Supports other kitchen employees in assuring that the essential functions of the kitchen are performed adequately and appropriately.
- Assists in ordering and inventory procedures.
- Removes refuse as needed.
- Puts away/Pulls stock as needed.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:1 - 2 years of ProStart Culinary experienceAbout Creative Dining ServicesCreative Dining Services partners with college, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers and K-12 schools and camps to provide a different kind of hospitality and facility management services experience - one that's fun, innovative, and focused on your community. Why? Because that's how it should be.Creative Dining Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran-Friendly!