Senior Cook

Saratoga Springs, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES within classification.

Responsiblefor fundamentalcookingtechniques(.)andfamiliarwith useofkitchenequipment
Responsible fortheproper utilization of all kitchen equipment including the setup breakdown safety and sanitation and proper storage
Collaborate withExecutive Chef/kitchen management to organize andprioritize production forweekly cycle menu
Cookanyitemsthatappearonthemenueither preparingpersonallydirectingordemonstratingthe procedureforacook/shortorder/studentemployees
Assist Executive Chef/kitchen management/supervisor in establishing preparation and presentation standards for stations maintain standards bypersonally preparing or by directing appropriateassigned staff ensure food quality and freshness by utilizing just-iri-time preparation techniques
Assist Executive Chef/kitchen management/supervisorbyrecording quantities produced tracking leftovers and ensuring yield accuracies of recipes
ConferwithExecutiveChef/kitchenmanagementtoprepfoodsthatcanbeaccomplishedwithout sacrificingthenutritionalvalueofthefood
Effectively communicate withother employees all information necessary to ensure efficient work flow and timely service to customers Overseeandassistin the cleaningandsanitationofassignedstation
Cleanandorganizerefrigeratorsfreezersandallequipmentinworkstations
Maintainqualitystandardsestablishedbymanagementregardingappearancetemperaturetexture tasteandpresentationofallproducts
Ensure that all foodis properly prepared served andstoredin refrigerator and freezer in accordance with New York State Health codes
ConferwithExecutiveChef/kitchenmanagement/supervisortoensurefoodstocksincludingleftovers areutilizedefficientlyandspoilage/wasteisminimized
ConferwithSupervisorastoextradutiesincleaningandfoodpreparation
Assistindevelopmentandtesting ofnewrecipes
When giventestedrecipesfollowrecipeasgiven
Assistinspecialevents/cateringeventswhenassigned
Performalldutiesregardingcleaningorfoodpreparationasassignedby Supervisor
Demonstrateknowledgeandproficiencyinthepreparationandsetupofspecialdietrequest
Ability to writeroutine notes and supply requests; ability tospeak andlisteneffectively and professionally with supervisors customers and employees of the College.
Establishandmaintainahighlevelofcustomerservice
Participateinculinaryeventsin-houseandinotherlocationsasassigned
Frequentcheckandrecordtemperaturesoffoodthroughouttheday inaccordancewithDiningServices policies and New York State Board of Health Policies
Maintainaninterestinlearning newideasandattendformaltraining asrequired
Ability to speak andlisten effectively and respectfully withsupervisors customers andemployees of the College
Maintainanappropriateimageanddress
Establishandmaintainahighlevelofcustomerservice

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully anindividualmust be ableto perform eachessential duty requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATIONand/orEXPERIENCE

High School diploma orgeneral education degree (GED); and fiveyears relatedexperience and/or training in cooking-related skills; or equivalent combination. Associate degree in culinary arts preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Abilityto readandinterpretdocumentssuchasrecipessafetyrulesoperatingandproceduremanuals.

MATHEMATICALSKILLS

Abilitytoaddsubtractdivideandmultiplyinculinaryweightsandmeasurements.

REASONINGABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry outinstructions furnished in writtenor oralform. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to utilize or learn basic computer functions.

CERTIFICATESLICENSESANDREGISTRATIONS

ServSafe/HACCPCertifiedwithinoneyearofemploymentfromclassificationdate.

PHYSICALDEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodations may be madetoenable individuals with disabilities or those who are not physically able to perform the essential functions.

Whileperformingthe duties of thisjob the employeeis regularlyrequired tostand; walksit; use handsto fingerhandleor feel; reach/liftwith hands and arms; push/pull; climb or balance;stoopcrouch;talkhear taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to30pounds with appropriate equipment and assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this jobinclude close vision distance vision color vision depthperception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties ofthis job the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme hot and/or cold conditions; movingmechanical parts; frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually moderate to loud.

Understand proper use of chemicals usedinthe performance ofduties and familiarity withthe Safety Data Sheets (SOS)
College reserves the right to reassign all personnel asnecessary in the event of anabsence or an emergency
Mayberequiredtoattendemployer-sponsoredclassesorseminarsaimedatimprovingskills
Mayberequiredtoworkovertimeorweekendswithminimalnotice
UnderstandandcomplywithNewYorkStateHealth Codesinperformanceofduties

Academic Schedule

Saturday 11:00am -7:30pm

Sunday 12:00pm-8:30pm

Monday 12:00pm -8:30pm

Tuesday 10:00am -6:30pm

Wednesday 10:00am-6:30pm

Thursday off

Friday off

Pay rate: $24.53 per hour

Required documents needed to apply:

On-line application
Cover Letter
Resume
List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and as an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race color creed religion gender age national or ethnic origin physical or mental disability military or veteran status marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information predisposition or carrier status domestic violence victim status familial status dating violence or stalking or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHTMATTERS.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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