Catering Cook

About the position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve grilled and deep-fried items.
• Prepare specialty items and assist the lead cook or chef.
• Cooks entree dishes, meats, sauces, gravies, soups, deep-fried foods and accompaniments according to computerized production recipes/reports.
• Slices and weighs serving portions of meats, cheeses, etc.
• Prepares food to meet all meal deadlines and maintains the highest quality and freshness possible using progressive cooking techniques.
• Take food temperatures according to a predetermined schedule, document on temperature log sheets.
• Uses the following equipment: grills, meat slicer, food chopper, steam equipment, fryers, ovens, calculator and scales.
• Provides exceptional customer service to our customers.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment correctly, assist with washing and putting dishes away.
• Follow Serv-Safe personal hygiene standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Able to stand on one's feet for 3 -4 hours.
• Able to move up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Must be able to work with the preparation and disposal of fish, poultry, beef, lamb, pork and other meat products in professional culinary commercial kitchen.
• Must be able to adhere to all safety and sanitation policies which include removal of all jewelry and piercings except for a plain wedding band while working in our facilities.
• Hairnets and beard restraints are a requirement in our food preparation areas.
• Incumbents should have an optimistic attitude, willingness to learn new skills, high degree of integrity, and a strong work ethic.