1st Cook Salary Worker
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
Assist in the supervision of kitchen employees and the daily meal production in a large university dining center under the direction of the sous chef chef de cuisine and/or executive chef. Prepares recipes and ensures food productions are of the highest standards of quality taste creativity presentation and variety. Responsibilities include assisting with execution of menu plan customer relations safety and sanitation and the maintenance of equipment. Also assists in the training and development of employees.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge in kitchen and food service operations in areas such as supervision of kitchen staff schedule production automated food ordering food shipping and receiving guidelines recipe management preparation setup pricing merchandising presentation and maintenance.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and public.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and serve high volume/quality in a fast paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of computers including Windows 2000/NT Microsoft Office including Word Excel Outlook and automated payroll and automated food inventory systems.
ServSafe and HACCP certification.
Pay Band
2
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary $38480/year minimum pay position
Hours per week
40
Review Date
Open until filled
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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About Student Affairs:
Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto ofUtProsim(that I may serve) Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving inthe spirit of community diversity and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice ourPrinciples of Community which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all studentsExperience VTby demonstrating supporting and operationalizing ourAspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success then we want you to consider being a part of our team!
About Dining Services:
Join our dedicated team at Virginia Tech Dining Services! We are committed to providing high-quality food and exceptional service to our university community and beyond. Our dining centers are open to everyone creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. Virginia Tech relies on our ability to serve high-quality food safely and efficiently. Whether its breakfast after morning cadet formation or a late-night break at DX our work keeps VT running!
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 25 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 25 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and e ... View more