Cook's Helper

University of Dayton, Ohio • Dayton, OH

3d

About The Position

Join the team where quality, service, and safety come first. As a Cook's Helper, you'll assist with food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety standards, and help create the welcoming dining experiences that make UD feel like home for our students. Our comprehensive benefits package includes excellent health coverage, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance for employees and dependents. Apply today! Responsible for assisting in the preparation of all food items, in a timely efficient manner, as required by the daily menu or work sheets, under the direction of the cook and/or appropriate supervisory personnel. Responsible for assuring correct portion sizes as well as proper temperature of all prepared items. Responsible for maintaining a sanitary kitchen and following all safety and sanitation policies and procedures. Meets and greets the customer in a respectful manner and assures customer satisfaction. Serves the customer and provides excellent customer service. Communicates with others, both verbally and written, in English. This position is available in multiple locations. MaryCrest- 11:30am-7:00pm

Requirements

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
• Must be able to listen attentively and comprehend verbal instructions in English.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to work independently with the appropriate amount of supervision.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a food preparation position.
• Must be able to visually differentiate colors for the purposes of food safety.
• Must be able to work when exposed to wet floors, temperature extremes and loud noise.
• Must have working knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to four (4) hours, able to walk, bend, stoop, and use finger dexterity for periods up to 4 hours, the ability to lift equipment and supplies up to 40 pounds in weight and able to stand for up to four (4) hours.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays per the union contract.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or certification from a post-secondary culinary arts training program
• Successful experience in a high volume ala carte operation for 1 year or more
• Managerial ServSafe certification
• Proven customer service skills in a work environment of three (3) years or more.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor.
• Successful experience assisting customers
• Experience working with students and a diverse multi-cultural staff.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of all food items
• Assuring correct portion sizes as well as proper temperature of all prepared items
• Maintaining a sanitary kitchen and following all safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Meeting and greeting the customer in a respectful manner and assures customer satisfaction
• Serving the customer and provides excellent customer service
• Communicating with others, both verbally and written, in English

Benefits

• excellent health coverage
• retirement contributions
• tuition assistance for employees and dependents
• Eligible for all full-time benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees