Line Cook - Full Time - First Shift

Creative Dining Services•Wooster, OH

53d

About The Position

Do you like to be creative and work in an inclusive, professional environment? If so, join the Creative Dining team at The College of Wooster. We are looking for friendly, experienced food service professionals to complete our line cook team, serving great food to hungry students using state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our staff have every-other weekend off, paid holidays, opportunities for training and advancement and time off between semesters to spend with family and friends during the winter holidays. First shift works 6am - 2:30pm, Monday – Friday and every other weekend off.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 2 years cooking experience
Effective communication skills
Reliable
Team player
Working well under pressure
Multi-tasking
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Environment may include hot, humid or cold conditions.

Responsibilities

Prepare food items according to established recipes and menus in a manner in which preserves food freshness, quality and appeal
Utilize batch cooking techniques to avoid over or under production
Maintain established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.)
Monitor kitchen equipment for proper functioning; report any discrepancies to supervisor immediately
If work shift requires, properly open and/or close the kitchen – unlocking/locking doors & secured areas, and turning on/turning off of all equipment essential to the operation
Hold prepared food items at appropriate temperatures (below 40° if cold, above 135° if hot)
Store food items according to established standards of practice; utilize proper labeling and dating
Communicate needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately, and in a timely manner.