Department: Dining Services
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.
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Job Description Summary
Cook's Helper will provide support to dining service operations by assisting cooks in the proper preparation and help coordinate production of all menu items assigned by management with staff. This position will work to ensure that services are consistent with the mission and goals of the department and the university. This position will provide service excellence faculty, staff, students and guests.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
1. Plan and coordinate food production with cooks.
2. Perform proper cooking techniques such as baking, sauteing, grilling, frying, braising, simmering and stewing.
3. Perform proper knife techniques.
4. Assists cooks in developing and modifying recipes with approval from dining service management.
5. Read, interpret and quantify recipes as needed to meet production needs.
6. Practice safe food handling procedures in accordance with health department regulations and dining services' policies and procedures.
7. Maintain food production records.
8. Assists in the training and instructing new regular and student employees.
9. Properly garnish food.
10. Properly operate all equipment within dining services.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)
* High School diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
* Serv-Safe Certified or the ability to obtain a Serv-Safe certificate within 6 months of employment.
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
* Two years of customer service experience.
* 2 years experience with food production and cooking in a high volume food service operation and or successfully completed cook's helper training program.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)
* Possess a valid driver's license and meet Michigan Tech University's vehicle use requirements
* Excellent interpersonal, customer service and written/oral communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to work independently.
* Demonstrated ability to investigate and solve complex problems
* Demonstrated ability to independently organize and prioritize work assignments in a complex work environment.
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
* Demonstrated ability to read and interpret recipes relative to quantity, consistency, and composition of all menu items assigned to the department.
* Demonstrate knowledge of food products
* Demonstrate the ability and knowledge to properly quantify recipes
* Demonstrate the ability and knowledge of product yields and cook shrinkage
* Demonstrate the ability and knowledge to use proper cooking techniques
* Demonstrate the ability and knowledge to use proper knife techniques
* Demonstrate the ability and knowledge of meat fabrication
* Knowledge of safe food handling procedures and storage practices
* Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with frequent and multiple interruptions
* Demonstrated ability to be flexible and detailed-oriented in a changing environment.
* Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
* Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people in varying situations and in all areas assigned.
* Ability to effectively present information in one -on -one situation to staff and customers.
* Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds of weight and occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds of weight
* Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment
* Demonstrate the ability and commitment to engage in continuous improvement practices
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
Standing, kneeling and stooping long periods of time. Regularly lifting and or moving 50 pounds of weight and occasionally lifting and or moving 100 pounds of weight.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Other Conditions of Employment:
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1.00
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Appointment Term
12 months
Shift
1st Shift
Pay Rate/Salary
Contractual. External candidates will receive the minimum amount ($16.00/hr).
Title of Position Supervisor
Dining Services Manager
Posting Type
Internal & External Posting
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Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
