Cook II; Penn Dining Services

University of Pennsylvania•South Portland, ME

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook II receives direction from Cook I and Chef regarding daily production responsibilities. Batch cooking techniques must be followed through all stages of preparation. Follows standardized recipes and contributes information to Cook I and Chef regarding accurate completion of production sheets. Maintains quality assurance standards set forth by management regarding appearance, temperature, texture, taste. Communicates effectively with Unit Leader I and Food Service Workers regarding production and amount of food available on serving line. Labels, dates, covers, and stores all leftovers properly. Responsible for maintaining "clean as you go" standards and ensuring work area is clean and sanitized during and at the end of work shift. Ongoing training is mandatory and must be attended when offered.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED is preferred and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Some recent experience in food service preferred.
Ability to communicate and implement management direction.
Ability to lift 10 - 25lbs.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, 7 day a week operation.
Position is for 9 months per year.

Responsibilities

Prepare, display, and serve hot and cold ingredients and food items in safe and sanitary manner.
Serve and restock food, beverages, condiments, dishes, and other items
Complete any required logs and charts, date and label all foods, ingredients, and leftovers
Clean, sanitize and store all pots, pans, utensils, and other equipment; receive soiled dishes, glasses, silverware, racks, utensils, and other equipment.
Keep work, storage, and surface areas neat and free of debris and continuously cleaned and sanitized.
Assist with maintenance of other areas in dining halls; dust woodwork, sweep, vacuum and mop all areas.
Follow all HACCP procedures and other monitoring methods when handling, preparing, serving, and storing foods and chemicals