Cook Helper-Lally Athletics Complex

Follow instructions and established procedures to perform helper duties for cooks.

Education and Experience

The ability to read, write, do simple math, use calculator, food thermometer and follow directions is necessary.

Skills and Knowledge

FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION.

Responsibilities

Pan variety of simple meats, prepare simple casseroles, convenience foods, open cans, frozen foods.

Assist on serving lines as needed.

Slice deli meats.

Take food to serving lines and replenish as needed.

Store and date food items.

Fill out appropriate paper work for computerized Food Service production system (CSI) including service records and food production sheets.

Proper storage of food items, cold vs. hot, raw vs. cooked.

Grill hamburgers, cheese sandwiches, etc.

Observe safety and health regulations and maintain highest standards of sanitation.

Physical Requirements

Standing 85% - 100% of the shift

• Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend to below the knee
• Frequent stooping and/or crouching
• Frequent walking back and forth throughout the kitchen, stock room, and food service areas
• Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck and torso
• Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, and bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead, stirring and mixing, wiping, etc.)
• Listening to and communicating with customers and staff
• Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read, write and follow instructions and recipes, and complete service records and food production sheets etc.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs from the floor to waist height
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs. overhead
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. for a distance of up to 30 feet (e.g. carry food pans, large pizza trays with and without pizzas)
• Repetitive wrist movement (e.g. chopping, cutting, slicing, shredding,wiping, etc.)
• Wrist and finger dexterity (e.g. utilize fine motor skills; ability to use tongs, scissors, knives, and other utensils; write; use of small kitchen utensils)
• Able to push up to 50 lbs. and pull up to 40 lbs.

Frequently work in conditions of extreme heat

Tools/Equipment

Operate a variety of equipment including food slicer, grill steamer, steamer jacketed kettle, buffalo chopper, variety of ovens, tilt brazier, deep fat fryer, charcoal broiler, wok, waffle iron, cleaning of all kitchen equipment/hoods, grills, slicers, etc.

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.