Cook- Campus Dining

New York Institute of Technology•Jericho, NY

18d

About The Position

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide. The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future. For more information, visit nyit.edu . New York Institute of Technology - Division of Campus Dining seeks a full-time Cook to work at our Jericho Residence Hall for the Long Island campus. This is a 9 month full-time position. Estimated working months- September thru May.

Requirements

Educational Requirements: High school or Equivalent), plus one to two years’ of experience in a commercial kitchen setting, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired
Must have or be working toward Serve-Safe Certification, and follow the HACCP policies and procedures
Must have valid Nassau County Health Department certificate
Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays
Excellent communication skills
Excellent computer skills (outlook, Microsoft word, excel, basic computer knowledge)
Ability to perform basic mathematics including: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
Valid NYS Drivers license
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Food and Menu Preparation: Prepare and cook food according to daily meal plan in short order and a la carte fashion in accordance with recipes and procedures set forth by Culinary Operations Manager
Develop daily food preparation and production lists based on daily usage and menus planned for the café and hotel (dorms).
Coordinate with supervisor and other management team members to assist in adjusting quantities and timing of meals based upon times of service
Work together with co-workers to coordinate meal preparation and presentation; ensure quality and quantity control
Operate and oversee use of appliances including, but not limited to: espresso machines, grills, slicers, ovens, Fryolator, dishwashing machinery, and other small kitchen appliances
Notify supervisor of orders for food need to be placed and work with co-workers in requisitioning foods, grab and go from commissary
Provide input and suggestions to menus for specials and revising daily lunch menu
Placing orders online to the Culinary Operations Manger weekly for the following week
Assist in receiving orders and quickly storing to proper areas by placing the perishables away first so that they do not spoil
Take and document time and temperature logs consistently throughout the day
Prepare and serve foods that require only a short preparation time, including grilling and garnishing hamburgers; preparing sandwiches; frying eggs; and cooking French fries, often working on several orders at the same time
Maintenance and Cleaning: Maintain standards of sanitation, kitchen hygiene, and food service techniques and safety
Contact supervisor if maintenance needs to be done or service is needed on any equipment
Clean and organize of all areas including work stations, refrigerators, freezers, storage areas, coffee equipment, and general employee areas
Adhere to weekly schedule set forth by Culinary Operations Manager
Time sheets must be filled out on the last day worked and submitted
Must complete the sanitation check list for daily, weekly and monthly cleaning
Daily and weekly recap sent to Campus Dining Management via email
Must be able to work in other areas on campus as needed, such as DeSeversky Mansion, all campus cafes, hotel, food trucks and any/all special events on or off campus.
Must be able to work in other positions, such as utility, banquet cook, pizza cook, catering cook, cook in all campus cafes, server, attendant/cashier, as needed should employees in those positions not be able to work due to vacation, sick or personal time.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights and holidays; this position requires weekend availability each week
Must be able to assist with and make deliveries to hotel; must review daily meal with the staff at hotel
Other duties as assigned.