Details
Posted: 27-Mar-24
Location: Ithaca, New York
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Categories:
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 3-80238
Cook S06, Cornell Dining
Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.
With support of a Chef, the SO-06 Cook prepares a variety of standard and complex hot and cold food items including culinary specialties as assigned by management, for service in Meal Plan Operations, House Dining, cash, catering and special events .This position can operate independently or, at the direction of management, collaborates with kitchen employees and student workers and at times may provide guidance and direction to other culinary team members.
Likely daily tasks include:
- Interacting directly with customers, and/or work in an open kitchen environment visible to customers.
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of a wide variety of hot and cold food items including menus and cuisines inclusive of our diverse community while incorporating a nutritional awareness.
- Read, scale and convert recipes, as well as provide guidance and instruction to other staff to ensure menu offerings are prepared according to menu and recipe standards.
- Serve as a role model for other staff members by mentoring and participating in unit training around different cooking techniques and methods, and other essential safety, equipment, and procedural trainings
- Operating and maintaining a variety of standard and advanced kitchen equipment, as well as instructing others, as needed, on the operation and maintenance of this equipment
- Ensuring that sanitary, HACCP, and NY State Health codes and procedures are maintained in assigned areas including, but not limited to, temperatures, safe handling procedures, proper sanitary restraints and uniforms
This job posting is for multiple position across Cornell Dining. Location and schedule assignments will be based on business needs. Position may require regular evening, weekend, and holiday hours . Daily tasks, locations and schedules may be subject to change including the potential for seasonal lay-offs.
A successful SO-06 Cook will be customer-service driven and demonstrate strong time management as well as strong organizational, leadership, and critical thinking skills. Additionally, this role should have a commitment to learning and instructing others on new and advanced culinary skills and cuisines as well as embrace Cornell Dining's Code of Professionalism to ensure we achieve Cornell Dining's overarching mission.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of relevant experience related to food preparation or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Must have increased knowledge of proper sanitation and HACCP procedures, food cooking processes and techniques (e.g. grilling, frying, roasting, sauteing, broiling, baking, steaming and brazing) as well as tools and equipment. Basic skills in English including reading, writing, math and verbal articulation.
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs. occasionally and up to 50 lbs. (minimal). Must be able to reach over your head, stand for long periods of time, occasional squatting, frequent bending, and conduct repetitive motion, such as chopping, stirring, and mixing. Must be able to withstand frequent/continuous exposure to temperature changes and a variety of environmental and sensory impacts, including but not limited to cold heat, steam, smoke, slippery floors, and food waste areas. Must be comfortable and able to use kitchen equipment such as slicers, fryers, steamers, ovens, as well as be able to learn the utilization of advanced cooking equipment as needed.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficient knife skills (applicable to the position) and successfully complete a cooking demonstration as part of the interview process.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Additional education and experience preferred including global cooking experience, higher education food service or production kitchen experience. ServSafe Certified preferred.
No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
University Job Title:
Cook S06Job Family:
United Auto WorkersLevel:
S06Pay Rate Type:
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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
2024-03-25
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