We have an opening for a Cook 2 – Grill Cook at our Chattanooga State campus!
Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.
Our Values:
- We cultivate an inclusive environment.
- We care about the well-being of each other.
- We instill trust through integrity and transparency.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Serves as Grill Cook – Multi-tasking skills on grill orders, maintain speed without compromising food quality, execute grill menu items to order, and assists with Food Service Director in various Cafeteria functions. A Grill Cook should have a passion for food, working in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management.
Role will be responsible for the following:
- Sets up food service and kitchen areas, equipment and utensils, under detailed instruction and, in accordance with specific area needs; checks food temperatures and/or prepares areas for daily operations; may operate cooking or bakery equipment as assigned.
- Conveys food and supplies from the main kitchen, bakery, and/or salad preparation area to the serving site either by carrying or by utilizing a cart.
- Follows prescribed procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines; grill, hot bar, cold food holding equipment, front beverage/condiment line; chooses proper utensils and sets all food equipment to appropriate temperature for menu items.
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, hot bar food items, stocking beverages, salads, sandwiches, simple bakery items, and/or other similar food items, as appropriate to the position.
- Serves food items to customers from counters and/or steam tables, in accordance with specific instructions, ensuring that appropriate portions are served, and adds garnishes according to instructions.
- Replenishes foods, silverware, plates and cutlery, dishes, and trays at serving stations; replenish all condiments.
- Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions with Food Service Director permissions.
- cleans, wash and maintains work areas, including spot sweeping floors, facilities, pots, pans, service ware, utensils, and equipment; as appropriate to the area of operation.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Holistic Student Support
- Promotes, Supports, prepares, and executes all student activity catering events in partnership with student led departments.
- Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect equity minded practices.
- Creates partnerships with all campus departments to assist in meeting students’ needs
Fiscal Stewardship
- Directly assists Food Service Director with responsible fiscal stewardship of the funds allocated to the Food Service Department
- Maintains ongoing inventory of Grill equipment/maintenance
- Assist in maintaining/monitoring food waste to minimize loss and maximize profit
Organizational Culture and Inclusive Practices
- Provides support in the Food Service Department that aligns with the College’s values
- Promotes the College’s goals related to organizational culture and belongingness and supports the Food Service Department’s efforts to utilize best practices to provide equity-minded services and support for students, faculty, staff and guests.
- Supports the Director of Food Services in continuous customer service excellency and the ability to train this to others in an effort to help promote department
- Supports and helps to maintain an environment that is open, inviting, and professional; takes initiative and seeks advice on improvement.
Position Requirements
- Highschool diploma or GED
- Work experience: 2 years in Food Service Environment
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:30am-2:15pm
- Bend, stoop, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects
- Standing or walking for extended periods of time
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment
- Carrying, pushing or pulling food trays, carts, materials and supplies
- Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge: Modern cooking methods, materials, and equipment used in food service; health department expertise in food preparation, storing and proper precautionary measures;
- Skills: Oral and written communication for giving and following instructions/directions; interpersonal skills consistent with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Abilities: Prepare quality food items; to evaluate situations and make decisions; perform manual tasks associated with food preparation and maintaining facility and equipment; perform duties in a timely manner; to adapt to changing work needs; excellent customer service skills.
Projected Salary Range: $14.57 - $17.11/ hour