What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Assistant - PT - SUNY Orange position at SUNY Orange?
The Culinary Assistant of the FoodTEC Workforce Program is responsible for ensuring the Chef instructors have the food and equipment needed before each class. The Culinary Assistant receives or shops for food items; stores and maintains an inventory of food, equipment, and small wares. The Culinary Assistant assists the Chef Instructors and students during the class, which may include prepping, cutting, cooking, and sanitation. The Culinary Assistant maintains the overall sanitation standards of the FoodTEC commercial kitchen space, including the kitchen, equipment, appliances, and bathrooms.
This position may require fluctuating work hours depending on project deadlines.
Job Requirements:
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:
- Academic degrees or professional credentials in a related discipline
- Relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: food service, fine dining, multi-unit restaurant operations
- Excellent food preparation and cooking techniques
- Ability to use and maintain equipment in a commercial kitchen
- Ability to wash, peel and cut vegetables
- Ability to prepare a wide range of kitchen ingredients
- Basic knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety standards
- Attention to detail and interpersonal skills
- Effective oral communication skills
- Experience working with a diverse population
- Bilingual skills
Additional Information:
Deadline for Applying: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until successful candidate has been identified.
Position begins June 3, 2025
Salary: $20-$25 per hour, commensurate with experience
Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, (845) 341-4662, iris.martinezdavis@sunyorange.edu.
Salary : $20 - $25
