Food Services II - Cook/Generalist
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)•Boulder, CO
•$46,675 - $48,614•Onsite
About The Position
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is looking for our next Cook/Generalist to join the team at our Foothills Lab 2 Cafeteria. This individual will prepare and serve food in any of the UCAR cafes for day-to-day operations, special events, conferences, and caterings.
Requirements
- At least two years’ experience in the food service industry
- ServSafe certified, or ability to successfully obtain certification
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to multitask in a high-volume, customer-oriented, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to process & prioritize information received from a variety of sources
- Ability to comprehend & follow recipes
- Willingness to work with all products and ingredients
- Ability to exhibit good self-management skills - ensuring quality output with minimal supervision
- Effectively communicate with the team to help ensure overall morale and productivity
- Ability to work both independently, and as an effective member of a team
- Attention to the detail of daily kitchen operations, to include traffic flow and team needs
- Knowledge of hot and cold food preparation to include appetizers, salad items, entrees, desserts, etc.
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment to include slicers, steamers, food processors, ovens, fryers, etc.
- Knowledge of math to determine serving sizes, and to estimate quantities of food to prepare
- Ability to follow safe practices in food safety, sanitation, and service - ServSafe certified preferred
- Knowledge of POS system and sales transaction basics
- Capable of a professional appearance, demeanor, and positive outlook
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe certified
Responsibilities
- Assist in food preparation for daily cafe operations - ensuring variety, quality, and safe handling of ingredients
- Ensure food production amounts are met with minimal waste
- Organize and setup all areas of workstation and service line
- Understand portion size and plate presentation
- Ensure a positive cafe experience by serving customers in a timely and appropriately friendly manner
- Attend pre-shift meetings with Chef & back-of-house (BOH) staff, when requested
- Assist with food delivery check-in, and storage
- Practice safe cleanliness & sanitation
- Operate point of sale (POS) system
- Short order grill cooking to include full scope of breakfast and lunch
- Assist staff by sharing knowledge of recipes, preparation, equipment, or procedure
- Assist in preparation of a variety of food items for special functions which may include appetizers, entrees, salads, and desserts as directed by Chef and requested on banquet event order
- Attend pre-event meetings with Chef & catering staff, when requested
- Assist with food presentation & displays
- Assist with closing responsibilities to include proper food storage, cleaning & sanitizing
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- retirement
- life insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- time off allowance to attend classes
- other professional development opportunities
- UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one.
- Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions).
- 10 paid holidays.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary.
- EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
