COOK (FULL AND PART TIME) at LSU
About The Position
The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and company standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, ensuring quality food service at all times. The position is based at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. AM and PM shifts are available, and schedules may vary based on operational needs. The employer is willing to train; a written/skills assessment is required. The stated pay range is $13.00 to $17.00 per hour. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the openings are filled. The role includes preparing and serving food safely and attractively, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and equipment, assisting with production and supply processes, and following food safety and company policies. Because this position serves an educational facility, work may be reduced or paused during winter or summer breaks; such periods may be unpaid temporary layoffs. Depending on business needs, associates may be asked to work year-round, potentially at another location during break periods.
Requirements
- A written/skills assessment is required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Follow safe food-handling procedures and applicable HACCP standards.
- Use medium-weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, or mandolins, or when cleaning a slicer.
- Use oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steam tables.
- Wear slip-resistant shoes and use proper lifting techniques.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior cooking experience preferred; the employer is willing to train.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food according to standardized recipes and instructions, production schedules, delivery schedules, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery using correct portion sizes and standards, ensuring food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty; taste prepared food items.
- Use established ticket-collection procedures during service and maintain records for the assigned work area during service periods.
- Clean the kitchen after preparation and service; maintain cleanliness and store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, and store food and supplies according to standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assist with production planning, record keeping, reporting, and ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
- Immediately report required maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor.
- Attend in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
- Work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment, including personal commitment to the safety of self and others.
- Ensure proper food presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Follow company policies and procedures, including prescribed protective equipment and safe lifting and footwear practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunities for training and development
- Retirement plan
- Associate shopping program
- Health and wellness programs
- Discount marketplace
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program
- Medical insurance for full-time associates
- Dental insurance for full-time associates
- Vision insurance for full-time associates
- Life insurance/AD for full-time associates
- Disability insurance for full-time associates
- Commuter benefits for full-time associates
- Employee assistance program for full-time associates
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for full-time associates
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
