What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook, Late Shift, IU Dining & Hospitality position at Indiana University Bloomington?

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

Prepares and serves food items according to standardized recipes and portion sizes.
Helps to make sure the station is stocked with supplies for the meal.
Works with standardized recipes; follows instructions to prepare and serve food for their station.

General Responsibilities

Prepares food items according to menus and numbers of portions to be served, under direct supervision.

Receives and stores food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.

Moves food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.

Weighs or measures ingredients.

Uses manual and / or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.

Washes, peels, and / or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.

Assures that the kitchen is equipped with all necessary food and cooking items for scheduled meals.

Informs supervisors when supplies are low or equipment is not working properly.

Cleans galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.

Removes trash and cleans kitchen garbage containers.

Trains and assists new employees.

Assists in other kitchen departments as time permits.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

General knowledge at the high school level

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

Some experience in a related field

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

Food Safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days from date of hire

SKILLS

Required

Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner

Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills

Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Highly thorough and dependable

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to represent the company with external constituents

Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Ability to build strong customer relationships

Working knowledge of preparation methods and practices for a variety of foods

Knowledge of basic kitchen sanitation methods and food safety practices

Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to read and interpret recipes and calculate necessary quantities of ingredients

Ability to learn and operate institutional kitchen equipment

Ability to coordinate both preparation and timing for menu food items

Ability to perform work requiring considerable stationary periods and light-medium physical effort under hot and or humid working conditions

Ability to maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene

Ability to review and analyze impending menus to determine appropriate levels for supplies

Ability to work in team environment as an effective team player

Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house food service work. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace and using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies weighing from 20 to 50 pounds, and effective communication skills are necessary. This role also will work around both hot and cold temperatures and loud noises. This role involves working with meat and plant-based food products as well as a variety of ingredients that may include some or all of the top 9 allergens in the preparation of menu items. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

IU dining is currently paying a shift premium of $1.50 per hour on top of the regular hourly rate for hours worked between 2 : 00 p.m. and 12 : 00 a.m., provided at least 6 hours are worked between those times.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

15.00 per hour

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance paid by IU

Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting

Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year

Generous paid time off plans

Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Foundational

FLSA : Nonexempt

Job Function : Operations

Job Family : Food Services

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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