Food Preparation Assistant, Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp, Southold, NY

Under the Food Service Manager or Cook's direction, the food preparation assistant helps with food preparation, service, and storage. Responsible for ensuring compliance with sanitary health codes, including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, utensils, and equipment; disposing of food and other waste products; storing food properly.

    

Under the Food Service Manager or Cook's direction, the food preparation assistant helps with food preparation, service, and storage.  Responsible for ensuring compliance with sanitary health codes, including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, utensils, and equipment; disposing of food and other waste products; storing food properly.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years or older to meet age requirements for the position set by the NYS Department of Health.
• Able to work flexible hours, including early mornings and weekends as needed.
• Able to lift 20-50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Suffolk County Department of Health Food Managers Certificate.
• 1-2 years previous experience with increasing responsibility in a kitchen. Knowledge of generally accepted nutrition guidelines.
• Able to operate commercial kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Administrative Responsibilities:

Management – 15%

• Ensure cleanliness of food preparation and delivery areas.
• Maintain effective organization of food commodities.

Coordination/Operation – 80%

• Wash and sanitize pots, pans, and utensils as directed.
• Sanitize kitchen surfaces and equipment regularly throughout the day.
• Assist with meal preparation as directed, including, but not limited to, cleaning fresh food, weighing ingredients, chopping and grinding meats, vegetables, and fruits, watching, turning, and stirring food.
• Prepare food trays for buffet service.
• Salad bar or dessert preparation as assigned.
• Properly seal and store unused food products.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Professional Improvement – 5%

• In cooperation with Supervisor and Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and address changes and Association priorities.
• Collaborate in activities in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions

• Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
• Be familiar with and strive to follow applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement, and standard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

EEO/EPO and Policy – Applied to all duties and functions

• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
• Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Suffolk County policies, procedures, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.  Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and support diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary:                                   Non-Exempt $15.00 per hour

Hours:                                40 hours per week

Date Position Available:     June 13, 2022, to August 20, 2022

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

Applicants need to:

Attach/upload a resume to the online application in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application.  Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants : Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship is available.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions.  If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County HR Department at (631) 727-7850 Ext 252 or email at [email protected] .

  

Cornell Cooperative Extension collaborates with Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and New York State residents.  Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies.  This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

  

Job Title:

Association Camp Temporary

Level:

TMP

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contact Name:

Valerie Smith

Number of Openings:

2

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State.  Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies.  This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement . This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

Under the Food Service Manager or Cook's direction, the food preparation assistant helps with food preparation, service, and storage. Responsible for ensuring compliance with sanitary health codes, including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, utensils, and equipment; disposing of food and other waste products; storing food properly.

    

Under the Food Service Manager or Cook's direction, the food preparation assistant helps with food preparation, service, and storage.  Responsible for ensuring compliance with sanitary health codes, including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, utensils, and equipment; disposing of food and other waste products; storing food properly.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years or older to meet age requirements for the position set by the NYS Department of Health.
• Able to work flexible hours, including early mornings and weekends as needed.
• Able to lift 20-50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Suffolk County Department of Health Food Managers Certificate.
• 1-2 years previous experience with increasing responsibility in a kitchen. Knowledge of generally accepted nutrition guidelines.
• Able to operate commercial kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Administrative Responsibilities:

Management – 15%

• Ensure cleanliness of food preparation and delivery areas.
• Maintain effective organization of food commodities.

Coordination/Operation – 80%

• Wash and sanitize pots, pans, and utensils as directed.
• Sanitize kitchen surfaces and equipment regularly throughout the day.
• Assist with meal preparation as directed, including, but not limited to, cleaning fresh food, weighing ingredients, chopping and grinding meats, vegetables, and fruits, watching, turning, and stirring food.
• Prepare food trays for buffet service.
• Salad bar or dessert preparation as assigned.
• Properly seal and store unused food products.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Professional Improvement – 5%

• In cooperation with Supervisor and Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and address changes and Association priorities.
• Collaborate in activities in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions

• Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
• Be familiar with and strive to follow applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement, and standard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

EEO/EPO and Policy – Applied to all duties and functions

• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
• Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Suffolk County policies, procedures, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.  Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and support diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary:                                   Non-Exempt $15.00 per hour

Hours:                                40 hours per week

Date Position Available:     June 13, 2022, to August 20, 2022

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

Applicants need to:

Attach/upload a resume to the online application in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application.  Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants : Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship is available.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions.  If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County HR Department at (631) 727-7850 Ext 252 or email at [email protected] .

  

Cornell Cooperative Extension collaborates with Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and New York State residents.  Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies.  This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

  

Job Title:

Association Camp Temporary

Level:

TMP

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contact Name:

Valerie Smith

Number of Openings:

2

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State.  Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies.  This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement . This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.