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SENIOR COOK- FOOD COURT

Employer
Ithaca College
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 5, 2022

Job Details



Position Summary:

The Senior Cook at Campus Center Retail is a culinary leader responsible and accountable for all aspects of the kitchen, including accurately and efficiently preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting various hot and cold food items and ensuring timely food production by other culinary team members through monitoring and assistance. They will prepare and cook food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to being requested to report to work.

Supervision:

The Senior Cook reports to the Retail Sous Chef for daily operations and to the manager of Campus Center Retail for all administrative business operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead peers in daily kitchen operations.

  • Arrange daily operations to ensure culinary teammates have appropriate equipment, inventory, and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals and deadlines.

  • Provide direct, in-person support of culinary team members to propel and inspire accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with all HACCP plans and protocols.

  • Motivate, encourage, and support staff performance through hands-on coaching and training.

  • Guarantee culinary team members complete required production for service stations and on time for all meal periods.

  • Prepare food independently per current applicable federal, state, and cultural standards, as well as guidelines and regulations, to yield high-quality food service.

  • Safely utilize and operate various utensils, including knives and equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.

  • Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to plan production accurately.

  • Work with operational and culinary staff to requisition product, supplies, and equipment.

  • Clean and sanitize all workstations and equipment and follow all Ithaca College and regulatory rules and procedures.

  • Attend all required training sessions, including allergy, foodborne illness, and safety training.

  • Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and cultivate an inclusive, diverse, and respectful Ithaca College community. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students, and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase diversity and inclusion awareness.

  • Other duties as assigned.



  • Required Qualifications: 
    • High school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years experience as a kitchen lead in a restaurant or collegiate/university food service or equivalent combination of experience.

    • Enhanced knowledge of cooking processes (e.g., roasting, steaming, frying, sautéing, baking, broiling, grilling, braising) and equipment.   

    • Food handling and food safety skills, understanding of HACCP procedures, and allergen knowledge. 

    • Ability to adhere to all food preparation and service standards set by Ithaca College Dining Services staff.  

    • Capacity to read and follow written and electronic recipes.  

    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service while working effectively and respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment.  

    • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, overtime, and some holidays.  

    • Demonstrate proficient knife skills and complete a cooking demonstration as part of the interview process.  

    Preferred Qualifications:  
    • Additional education and experience including collegiate/university food service.  

    • Experience with GrubHub and order ticket systems.

    • ServeSafe Certification.  

    Work Environment:

    The Senior Cook completes work within an accessible, safe, indoor, and occasional outdoor environment. Long periods of walking, standing, bending, and carrying moderately heavy items (up to 50 pounds) may be necessary. Employees will be issued and/or required to wear slip-resistant shoes and cut gloves.

    Application Instructions:

    Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs and attach a resume and cover letter. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@ithaca.edu. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

    Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

    * Candidates may be asked to complete a live cooking demonstration.

    Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

    About Us
    At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of 6,500 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

    We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

    We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

    When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

    Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

    To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu

    Company

    Ithaca College

    Ithaca College is a private residential campus where students find life-changing academic pathways, powerful career networks, and lifelong community.

    Founded by a homesick violinist with a big vision, Ithaca College started out as the Ithaca Conservatory of Music — combining theory, practice, and performance from its inception. By the 1920s, academic programs expanded to include business, speech therapy, physical education, and the dramatic arts. IC was originally located in downtown Ithaca and moved to the present campus on South Hill overlooking Cayuga Lake in the 1960s.

    Situated near 150 majestic waterfalls in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, the city of Ithaca, New York, has been ranked as the best college town in the United States — hosting tech startups, a “killer music scene,” Broadway-caliber theatre, and world-class restaurants as well as alumni-owned ice cream shops.  

    Ithaca College offers more than 140 majors and minors through its five schools. Whether our alumni are winning Pulitzers, launching nonprofits, anchoring broadcast news, leading multibillion-dollar companies, or revolutionizing patient care (among many other pursuits and accomplishments), students at Ithaca College learn different and leave different. 

    Join an innovative educational community, where faculty and staff learn, thrive, and collaborate. IC will make you ready to take your career to new heights, giving you the chance to create your own path to success while you contribute to growing the minds of future generations.

    As an employee at Ithaca College, you’ll get much more than a competitive salary and the traditional advantages. We pride ourselves on providing our employees with the most comprehensive benefits possible.

    Beyond benefits, you’ll enjoy the kind of uniquely rewarding work environment that can only be found in a vibrant college community. We encourage and contribute to the personal and professional development of our faculty and staff. We understand that it’s the people who work here that make Ithaca College special, and we strive to be an employer of choice in our region.

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