Food Service Technician
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 SAS and its employees by providing safe, high-quality food and hospitality. The technician participates in menu planning and leads preparation of the daily entrée and sides, while supporting meal service and other café and kitchen activities as needed. The position operates on a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The technician follows food safety and health regulations, maintains orderly food storage and work areas, and operates and maintains commercial food service equipment. The role may involve serving food, assisting in other preparation areas, driving a company vehicle, and helping train employees.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Foodservice, or a related field.
- Four years of experience with food preparation 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 operating quantity food service equipment, such as mixers, dish machines, ovens, slicers, and food processors, and of 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.
- An equivalent combination 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 the main items in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Set up the work area for daily meal service and cook and serve during lunch.
- Report equipment repairs and maintenance needs and complete maintenance requests.
- Assist in training employees.
- Assist in other café locations and kitchen areas as needed.
- Follow health and safety regulations for food preparation, storage, and cleanup.
- Store food in an orderly fashion in the proper environment.
- Operate and maintain food service equipment, including charbroilers, flat tops, fryers, slicers, panini presses, combi-ovens, and tilt braisers.
- Serve food on the entrée line as necessary.
- Assist with preparation in areas such as entrée, starch, deli, soup, salad bar, and vegetables.
- Use a computer to stay informed about company news and policies.
- Drive a company vehicle if required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
- PPO medical plan with a low annual deductible and copays.
- HDHP medical plan combined with a health savings account and an employer contribution.
- Free onsite Health Care Center for employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan.
- Pharmacy services, including prescription shipping at no additional charge.
- Industry-leading 401(k) plan.
- Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support employee development.
- Vacation time and a variety of paid holidays.
- U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
- Volunteer Time Off.
- Parental leave.
- Unlimited paid sick days.
- Childcare benefits for full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
