Cook- Campus Dining

Cook- Campus Dining

Job Location(s)

US-NY-Jericho

Job ID

2024-3872

Division

Campus Dining

# of Openings

Position Type

Staff (Dining)

Type

Regular Full-Time

Category

Food Services

Overview

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university's community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

For more information, visit nyit.edu.

Responsibilities

New York Institute of Technology - Division of Campus Dining seeks a full-time Cook to work at our Jericho Residence Hall for the Long Island campus.

Responsibilities include :

Food and Menu Preparation :

• Prepare and cook food according to daily meal plan in short order and a la carte fashion in accordance with recipes and procedures set forth by Culinary Operations Manager
• Develop daily food preparation and production lists based on daily usage and menus planned for the cafe and hotel (dorms).
• Coordinate with supervisor and other management team members to assist in adjusting quantities and timing of meals based upon times of service
• Work together with co-workers to coordinate meal preparation and presentation; ensure quality and quantity control
• Operate and oversee use of appliances including, but not limited to : espresso machines, grills, slicers, ovens, Fryolator, dishwashing machinery, and other small kitchen appliances
• Notify supervisor of orders for food need to be placed and work with co-workers in requisitioning foods, grab and go from commissary
• Provide input and suggestions to menus for specials and revising daily lunch menu
• Placing orders online to the Culinary Operations Manger weekly for the following week
• Assist in receiving orders and quickly storing to proper areas by placing the perishables away first so that they do not spoil
• Take and document time and temperature logs consistently throughout the day
• Prepare and serve foods that require only a short preparation time, including grilling and garnishing hamburgers; preparing sandwiches; frying eggs; and cooking French fries, often working on several orders at the same time
• Maintenance and Cleaning :

Maintain standards of sanitation, kitchen hygiene, and food service techniques and safety

This is a 9 month full-time position. Estimated working months- September thru May.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements : High school or Equivalent), plus one to two years' of experience in a commercial kitchen setting, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired

Must have or be working toward Serve-Safe Certification, and follow the HACCP policies and procedures

Must have valid Nassau County Health Department certificate

Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Excellent communication skills

Excellent computer skills (outlook, Microsoft word, excel, basic computer knowledge)

Ability to perform basic mathematics including : adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing

Valid NYS Drivers license

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds.

Other Information

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience / expertise, education / training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and / or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Minimum Salary

USD $32,000.00 / Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $36,000.00 / Yr.