What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissary Chef position at Sewanee Dining?
Typical Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares and cooks a variety of foods.
- Operates standard cooking equipment; such as mixers, steamers, toasters fryers, ovens, grill and stoves.
- Participates in kitchen cleaning work, such as washing and cleaning equipment.
- Assists in preparing entrees and dining hall menus.
- Packages and labels prepared food product
- Secures food supplies from storeroom and/or refrigerators
- Practices food safety and maintains and follows sanitation (HACCP) standards.
- As needed replaces a more experienced cook in the latter’s absence
- Assists in storeroom duties such as receiving orders, rotating stock and taking inventory
- Other duties as assigned
Judgment Required
Judgment and discretion as to the use of established policies are required to perform the essential duties of this position.Budgetary ResponsibilityNoneMachines & Equipment Used
All standard kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens, mixers, tilt skillets, charcoal grills etc.
Job Specifications/Position Qualifications (minimum)
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- 2 years basic food service experience
- Job Related Skills
- Basic knife skills and food assembly
Supervision Received
This position works with considerable independence and self-direction. Only general direction and scope of the work to be accomplished are discussed with supervisor.
Working Environment
High volume kitchen production with hot cooking equipment, cold storage, sometimes slippery floors.
University Employment Information
Must be willing to work in the evenings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.75 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Food handling: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19