Production Cook

UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG • Lynchburg, VA

6d • $14 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for full-time Production Cook position in the Dining Services. This position reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Manager of Dining Services. The evaluation of work performance will be ongoing and will be carried out by the Production Cook. It will include the specific duties and responsibilities of this position description plus employee attitude and general working behavior.

Requirements

• Experience 2+ years in a food service or hospitality role
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Frequent Exposure to chemicals, smoke, spices, and odors will occur
• Ability to communicate effectively and have the ability to understand, comprehend and follow directions
• Must have good teamwork skills
• Strong communication skills with a customer service focus, capable of working well with diverse groups
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment
• Prolonged standing/setting/wrist movement.
• Tasks involved climbing stairs, bending, kneeling and lifting

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe or equivalent food handling certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality entrées, vegetables, and other menu items in accordance with standardized recipes, production schedules, and appropriate usage levels, utilizing batch cooking methods when appropriate.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness in compliance with Virginia Department of Health (VDH) regulations and organizational policies.
• Assist the Chef and/or Kitchen Manager in supervising daily food production operations and supporting production staff.
• Provide assistance to food service line staff during meal service as needed to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure all hot foods are served at appropriate hot-holding temperatures and all cold foods are maintained at proper cold-holding temperatures in accordance with food safety standards.
• Requisition menu items in advance to allow adequate time for proper refrigerated thawing, preparation, and production.
• Maintain organized kitchen storage areas, including refrigerators and freezers, while following proper inventory rotation (FIFO) procedures.
• Accurately document food production records, inventory usage, and meal counts for each service period.
• Identify and promptly report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and sanitation issues.
• Perform daily setup, operation, cleaning, and breakdown of kitchen workstations and food service equipment.
• Assist with the preparation, production, and service of buffet meals, catered events, and special functions.
• Support team members in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED