Catering Chef Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum two years cooking experience in institutional or catering operation with proven ability; some computer experience required.

Must have a valid driver's license.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a variety of tasks such as preparing base ingredients for soups, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts, beverages, etc.; operates all kitchen equipment to include grill, ovens, steam equipment, fryolators and ovens; maintains sanitation and cleaning; may participate in serving food; may receive training in large-scale food preparation; related work as required. Other duties may be assigned.

Included among the Essential duties:

• Assists Chef with preparation, set up and service of meals.

• Assists with weekly ordering.

• Strict adherence to sanitation and food handling.

• Assumes same duties in another kitchen as needed.

• Attends meetings.

• Supervises student employees.

• Adheres to University/Dining Services and safety policies.

• May do data entry in Food Pro or other related databases.

• May assume Chef duties in absence.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Occasionally supervises student employees.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read/interpret recipes, menus, documentation, safety rules; write reports; speak effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regular standing, walking, reaching; frequent stooping, kneeling, hearing, tasting/smelling; occasional sitting, climbing; lifting up to 60 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to mechanical parts, stoves, ovens, grills, large kettles; chemicals such as bleach, dishwasher agents, and other cleaners; moderate noise. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.