Cook S04, Cornell Dining

Overview:


As a Cook S04 at Cornell Dining, you will be part of a team that 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, wellbeing, connection and belonging, 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.
Responsibilities:

* Independently prepares and serves a variety of hot and cold foods for our customers through a variety of stations and service methods

* Interact directly with customers, and/or work in an open kitchen environment visible to customers

* Prepare, or assist in preparing, a wide variety of both hot and cold food items for dining rooms, cafes, coffee houses, etc. Food items may be prepared in batched quantity or made to-order

* Operate and maintain a variety of standard and advanced kitchen equipment

* Maintain cleanliness, stock levels and organization of assigned stations

* Assist with maintaining portion control that is specified and help maintain production sheets by recording amounts of food prepared, served and left over in a standardized service line worksheet

* Ensure 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

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of relevant experience related to food preparation or an equivalent combination of experience and education

* Knowledge and understanding of food cooking processes, techniques (e.g. grilling, frying, roasting, sautéing, broiling, baking, steaming and braising) and equipment/tools

* Basic skills in English including reading, writing, math and verbal articulation

* Ability 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

* Ability to demonstrate proficient knife skills (applicable to the position) and successfully complete a cooking demonstration as part of the interview process

Benefits:

* Competitive hourly rate of $23.72/hour

* Opportunities for career growth and advancement

* Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

* Flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement

* A dynamic and supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion