Cook - RIT

Datrose•Rochester, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

Datrose is hiring Cooks to support RIT Dining locations across the Rochester Institute of Technology campus. These positions are designed to provide qualified employees with an opportunity to get their foot in the door at RIT, demonstrate their skills, and be considered for direct employment with RIT. Employees who demonstrate strong attendance, reliability, performance, and a commitment to the team may have the opportunity to transition from Datrose to a permanent RIT position with access to RIT's employee benefits and career opportunities. A permanent position with RIT can offer much more than just a job. Eligible RIT employees may have access to: FREE TUITION Health insurance Paid time off Retirement savings benefits Career development and training Cross-training opportunities Opportunities to advance into other positions The stability of working for one of the Rochester area's largest and most respected employers. If you're tired of moving from one temporary assignment to another and want an opportunity to build a long-term career, this could be your way into RIT.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • At least 6 months of food service experience in a high-volume restaurant, institutional kitchen, country club, dining operation, or similar environment.
  • ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification within six months.
  • Ability to successfully complete RIT's Cook I culinary skills assessment.
  • Reliable transportation to and from the RIT campus.
  • Strong attendance and dependability.
  • A willingness to learn, cross-train, and become part of the RIT Dining team.
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare hot and cold food in one of RIT's campus dining locations while maintaining high standards for food quality, sanitation, safety, and customer service.
  • Prepare short-order and grill items including hamburgers, chicken, eggs, and other menu items.
  • Prepare deli, salad bar, cold food, and composed salad items.
  • Follow established recipes and production specifications.
  • Wash, cut, portion, and prepare hot and cold foods.
  • Ensure food is prepared in the appropriate quantity and maintained at proper temperatures.
  • Maintain proper food labeling, rotation, and storage.
  • Assist with training student employees on food preparation, sanitation, cleaning, and equipment use.
  • Clean grills, ovens, cooking utensils, hoods, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Maintain food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
  • Assist with other dining responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

  • FREE TUITION
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings benefits
  • Career development and training
  • Cross-training opportunities
  • Opportunities to advance into other positions
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