Food Service Technician

SAS•Cary, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Technician is the lead cook for the Atrium Café, a full-service restaurant on the SAS Institute campus in Cary, North Carolina. The role supports the SAS Food Service Department’s mission to provide safe, high-quality food and service with great hospitality. The technician helps plan the daily entrée and sides, prepares food, sets up the work area, and cooks and serves during lunch. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Foodservice, or a related field.
Four years of experience preparing food in the area of responsibility.
Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Thorough knowledge of quantity food service equipment operation, including mixers, dish machines, ovens, slicers, and food processors, as well as cooking principles.
Ability to work in a hot kitchen or with hot water and to stand at a work table or serving line for up to seven hours per day.
Advanced food preparation skills, first-rate knife skills, ability to cook at the correct temperature, and ability to present finished dishes attractively.
Equivalent combinations of related education, training, and experience may be considered in place of the listed qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn computer applications specific to departmental needs.
Food service administrative experience.
Formal coursework, depending on area of assignment.
ServSafe or equivalent certification.
Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Participate in menu planning for the daily main entrée and sides.
Prepare main items in the assigned area of responsibility.
Set up the work area for daily meal service and cook and serve during lunch.
Report repair and maintenance needs and complete maintenance requests.
Assist in training employees.
Assist in other café locations as needed.
Follow health and safety regulations when preparing and storing food and cleaning café areas.
Store food in an orderly manner and in the proper environment.
Operate and maintain food service equipment, including charbroiler, flat top, fryer, slicer, panini press, combi-ovens, and tilt braiser; report equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Serve food on the entrée line as necessary.
Assist with preparation in other café areas, including entrée, starch, deli, soup, salad bar, or vegetables.
Assist in other kitchen areas as needed.
Use a computer to stay informed about company news and policies.
Drive a company vehicle if required.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and prescription coverage, including PPO and HDHP plan options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health savings account contribution for employees enrolled in the HDHP option.
On-site health care center for employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan; pharmacy prescriptions can be shipped at no additional charge.
Industry-leading 401(k) plan.
Tuition assistance and programs and resources to support employee development.
Vacation time and paid holidays, including the U.S. Winter Wellness Break from December 25 through January 1.
Volunteer Time Off.
Parental leave.
Unlimited paid sick days.
Childcare benefits for full-time employees.