COOK 1 | Ohio University - Military Veterans

Job Description: Under general direction from lead worker or supervision from food service management, cooks food in large quantities. Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines. Operates standard kitchen equipment to cook foods, mixes salads & makes desserts,dressings, prepares hot & cold beverages & special menu foods, slices meat & cheese & makes sandwiches, assembles fruit plates & relish trays, cleans & cuts vegetables & meats before cooking & mixing Prepares food items for service using production sheets, standardized recipes and following department guidelines. Sets up food lines; portions food on serving lines; sets up trays and carts; packs food for delivery to dining areas and storage, reviews and completes food production records. Cleans & sanitizes work area, equipment & utensils; reports accidents & malfunctioning equipment; may supervise & train student employees. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of methods, materials & equipment used in large volume cooking; Ability to understand system of procedures; Read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure; Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems; Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form; Work independently or with others; Demonstrated willingness to work with diverse populations; Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of kitchen tools & equipment; Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures; Lift up to 50 pounds; An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills. Training & Experience: 960 hrs. as Food Service Worker or 3 courses in food preparation, sanitation & storage (or 1 year experience cooking in institutional, school or restaurant setting); 1 course in food service equipment (or 1 month experience); or equivalent; Successful completion of a test may be required. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements: Exposure to extreme temperatures, prolonged standing, hot ovens & sharp utensils. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of safety practices** **developed after employment. Planning Unit: Vice President for Student Affairs Department: Culinary Services Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Autumn Ryder 740-593-4077 Employment Type: full-time regular Advertised Salary: Pay Range |03|: $15.53 – $21.99 Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package such as one meal per work shift, paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.