Second Cook, Biehl Commons - Sewanee, United States - University of The South

Description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Sewanee, TN

Job Type: Staff Full-Time

Job Number:

Division: Finance & Treasurer

Department: Sewanee Dining, Biehl Commons

Opening Date: 12/14/2023

Position Overview

Primary Function:
Employee performs prep and semi-skilled work in preparing and cooking a variety of foods for the dining hall or our retail units. Work involves preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods, some of which may require special techniques and care to reduce costs and serve properly.

This position receives general supervision. Broad instructions are provided and the staff member uses judgment and experience to carry out tasks and assignments.

Career Band: NE4
Position Description

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares and cooks a variety of foods.
  
• Operates standard cooking equipment; such as mixers, steamers, toasters fryers, ovens, grills, and stoves.
  
• Provides excellent customer service including, but not limited to processing orders, cash register operation
  
• Participates in kitchen cleaning work, such as washing and cleaning equipment.
  
• Packages and labels prepared food products
  
• Secures food supplies from storeroom and/or refrigerators
  
• Practices food safety and maintains and follows sanitation (HACCP) standards.
  
• Assists in storeroom duties such as receiving orders, rotating stock, and taking inventory
  
• Other duties as assigned

Judgment Required:

Judgment and discretion regarding the use of established policies are required to perform the essential duties of this position.

Budgetary Responsibility: None

Machines & Equipment Used:
All standard kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, mixers, tilt skillets, etc.

Personal Interaction/Communications:

Student Contact: Regular interaction with student diners.
Internal: Limited interaction.
External: Limited interaction with members of the greater campus community, generally only during alumni and special weekend events.

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

Education:High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:2 years of basic food service experience

Job-Related Skills:Basic knife and food assembly

Licenses/ Certification:As required
Supplemental Information

Confidential Information:

Related personnel information

Working Environment:

Employees will work in a high-volume operation and will be subject to equipment that produces a great deal of heat, refrigerators and freezers work can be very cold. Noise levels are typically high. There are also wet floors, walls, and workstations.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
  
• Must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks.
  
• Must be able to lift between 21-50 pounds (Medium work).

Any additional requirements specific to this position:

• Ability to comprehend, perform, and explain complex verbal and written instructions and/or recipes.
  
• Must have basic math skills.

The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, comprises a nationally ranked residential College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. The University is strongly committed to the values of intellectual inquiry, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and living and serving in community. Situated on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee is known for its stunning natural beauty while providing easy access to Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to help employees of all backgrounds and identities flourish.

DEI Institutional Statement:

At the University of the South, our commitment to inclusion and belonging is grounded in our core values of community, courage, flourishing, and inquiry. We seek to build a community enriched by our diversity and centered on equity, justice, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of the South is an equal-opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment.