Dining Services Cook I

About the position

Roanoke College has a growing and dynamic dining program, positioning ourselves to be responsive to the changing needs of our campus population. Our program is responsible for the foodservice operations on the campus and includes all-you-care-to-eat, national brand, and retail dining; catering; concessions; and food truck operations. We are seeking to employ multiple Level 1 Cooks who can accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for meals for the Sutton Commons and catering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods, including special dietary requirements, by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to mix, measure, peel, cut, trim, etc.
• Ensure that all food items are prepared according to specifications set forth in the production sheets and dining service management.
• Apply proper methods of safety and sanitation as instructed by the VDH and dining service management and maintain a clean and sanitized work station.
• Adhere to College food quality standards in regards to timeliness, taste and appearance.
• Complete production sheets accurately and on a timely basis to ensure proper ordering and inventory levels.
• Inspect all equipment for proper functioning and report requests for repairs.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• 1 year of related work experience.
• Ability to operate standard industrial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read and follow recipes unsupervised.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Respect for safety regulations and takes pride in maintaining a clean workspace and kitchen.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements, which include showing up on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Lift up to 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Uniforms and non-slip safety shoe allowance provided, along with a free meal on scheduled work days.
• Generous paid holidays, vacation, sick/personal time.
• Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans.
• Flexible spending account.
• Tuition remission.
• Life insurance, and short and long term disability insurance.
• Access to campus facilities such as the fitness center and library.
• Discount at the campus store.
• Free admissions to campus athletics, programs and more.