Temporary Cook II

Temporary Cook II; Penn Dining Services

Temporary Local 54 Cook II Job Description

Responsibilities

• Prepare, display, and serve ingredients and food items in a safe and sanitary manner.

• Follow all correct Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures and other monitoring methods when handling, preparing, serving, and storing foods and chemicals.

• Responsible for serving and restocking food, beverages, condiments, dishes, and other items in their proper areas in an attractive, safe, and sanitary fashion.

• Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and proper storage of all areas assigned as well as tools and utensils utilized.

• Required to communicate with management, supervisors, and fellow employees about needs for foods, ingredients, and supplies; keep management, supervisors, and workers aware of potential safety and stock rotation problems.

• Assist with the maintenance of other areas in the dining halls, including but not limited to dining rooms, tray belts, dish room carts, lowerators, bus carts, refrigerator carts, and warming carts.

• Replenish hand soap and towels and otherwise assist in the cleaning and set-up of the entire dining hall or special service areas as needed.

• Assist in stocking and delivering food, chemicals and other supplies and equipment as needed.

• Properly utilize, clean, and sanitize garbage disposals and their surrounding areas.

• Remove and correctly dispose of trash and other waste and recyclable materials, utilizing correct procedures for transporting food and waste separately, and will clean and sanitize all trash cans and dumpsters.

• Properly clean, sanitize and store all pots, pans, utensils, and other equipment, meeting all safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures in the process. Storage shelves, cleaning equipment, sinks and surrounding floor and wall areas are to be kept clean, sanitary, and free of clutter always.

• Utilize proper "clean as you go" techniques and safety mats to prevent spills and other hazards from presenting dangers to all employees. Promptly return clean dishes, silverware, and other equipment to the appropriate areas. Disassemble the dish machine and its associated parts, properly clean and sanitize all parts on the dish machine and reassemble for use during the next service period. Sweep, mop, and clean all service areas, floors, mats, counters, and dish belt areas.

• Periodically descale machine with approved chemicals and safety equipment, with the approval of management, to ensure lime buildup is controlled. Maintain all associated temperatures and HACCP records.

• ​Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred and 0-1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Recent experience in food service preferred. Demonstrated customer service skills. Ability to communicate and implement management direction. Ability to lift 10 - 25 lbs. Must be willing to work flexible hours, 7 day per week operation. Position is for 9 months per year.

• About Residential & Hospitality Services

• Residential & Hospitality Services is one of 17 departments reporting to the Division of Business Services. Consistent with the Business Services mission, our underlying philosophy is to provide our clients with high quality services in a fiscally responsible manner. Residential & Hospitality Services is a group of dedicated, innovative, and student-centered staff that oversee the on-campus living and dining, as well as conferences, programs and events hosted at Penn. The team works closely with other partners to provide students and guests with services that support living and learning at the University of Pennsylvania.

• Job Location - City, State

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Department / School

• Residential and Hospitality Services

• Pay Range

• $7.25 - $17.92 Hourly Rate

• Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

• Equal Opportunity Statement

• The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

• Special Requirements

• A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

• University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.

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• The University of Pennsylvania’s special character is reflected in the wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community and help create an educational and working environment that best supports the University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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