Cook

Cook

Elizabethtown, PA • Dining Services

Job Type

Full-time

Description

• Dining Services at Elizabethtown College is seeking a full-time Cook!

• The primary purpose of this position is to ensure quality service and food production for all guests.

• For full consideration please provide resume and contact information for (3) references and complete the application in its entirety.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare consistent, high quality menu items, including grab-and-go options and the salad bar

• Operate the cash register as needed

• Tear down, clean, and sanitize, and reset the Jays Nest at the end of the night for the following morning.

• Safely and effectively used knives, utensils, and kitchen equipment

• Always maintain highest levels of safety and sanitation

• Accurately maintain required sanitation, production, and equipment records

• Always ensure proper station coverage; cover co-workers breaks, and PTO as needed

• Train and work alongside student staff

• Work respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures

• Assist other areas within Dining Services as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

• NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Attend department meetings and participate in decision-making

• Assist other areas within dining services

• Attend conferences to further education

• Conduct all responsibilities in a safe manner according to regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED is required. Associate’s degree from an accredited culinary institute is preferred; plus two years of food service experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Training

• Ability to work extended hours as needed

• Ability to work weekends

• Ability to work holidays

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work within strict deadlines

• Good interpersonal skills and desire to be a team player

• Creative problem-solving skills

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Excellent oral communication skills (i.e. ability to deal effectively with others, speak professionally on the phone, etc.)

• Ability to use a multi-line phone system

• Previous supervisory experience is helpful

• Ability to read and communicate in English

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Occasionally required to remain seated in a normal position for long periods of time

• Regularly required to walk about

• Regularly required to maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching, or running

• Regularly required to reach up and out with hands and arms

• Regularly required to talk and hear; verbally express information or instructions

• Regularly required to use hands to grasp objects, type, pick up objects, move objects, or hold objects

• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

• Regularly required to climb stairs and/or ladders

• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet

• Occasionally required to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds a distance of 10 feet

• Regularly required to stand for long periods of time

• VISION REQUIREMENTS

To successfully perform this position, individuals must possess the following:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

• Depth perception and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships

• Adjustable focus

• Ability to distinguish colors

• WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The individual is regularly exposed to indoor conditions and moderate noise level; the individual is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather and temperature extremes and chemicals/fumes associated with facility sanitation