Cook - Raleigh, United States - North Carolina

Description

Working Title Cook Job Location Raleigh, NC NC State is among the top four employers in North Carolina. Forbes annual survey of Americas best employers by state places NC State in ninth place in North Carolina. NC State embodies a culture that values collaboration, creativity, innovation, diversity, and teamwork. We provide a team-oriented culture, work/life balance, and work that makes a difference in our community, the state, and beyond. We also offer great benefits for SHRA permanent positions working more than 30 hours a week, including healthcare, vacation, holiday and sick leave, retirement and more. You can even join the NC State Wellness and Recreation Center and receive discounted meals on campus. Campus Enterprises is NC State Universitys division of retail and hospitality organizations NC State Dining, NC State Stores, Lonnie Poole Golf Course, NC State Student Centers (Witherspoon and Talley), and the One Card Office. Each department is dedicated to providing service excellence, value and enrichment of the student experience in support of academic success. NC State Dining provides campus wide food services to students, staff, and faculty on the North Carolina State University campus. NC State Dining operates 10 cafes, 3 food courts and 4 dining halls, 4 convenience stores, campus concessions, vending, a nutritional counseling service, and a catering department. The department employs approximately 1000 temporary and student employees and approximately 150 permanent EHRA and SHRA employees. For more information about why you should consider working for Campus Enterprises at NC State, visit our website at At NC State, were doing everything we can to protect the Pack as we respond to the COVID -19 pandemic. We have been following the Community Standards and will continue to do so as NC State plans for a normal fall 2021. More information can be found at the Protect the Pack website at Essential Job Duties

This position serves as a cook at a NC State Dining unit and will assign tasks and direct efforts of other food service technicians, temporary and student employees.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Execute the production of recipes required to fulfill the menu.

Requisition products needed to produce recipes.

Help check in, store, and move food supplies prior to and during production.

Work with front of house staff to serve food and coordinate the flow of food from production to customers.

Keep track of food levels and orders during meal time to ensure timely service.

Enter necessary data information into C-Bord Food Production System, if necessary, in the absence of a supervising chef.

Perform necessary cleaning of utensils, workplace, tables, shelves, and equipment and communicating cleaning assignments to other back of house employees.

Ensure food prep and staff are ready for service, daily food preparation list are completed, and proper rotation of products.

**This posting is for a position at Fountain Dining Hall.** Other Responsibilities

Model the Divisions mission and values, introduce the Divisions mission and values to the employees, and foster a positive, cohesive workplace and congeniality among co-workers.

Understand the goals and culture of the organization, and understand how employees work activities, teamwork, and customer service impact clients. Work with your supervisor and colleagues to understand these goals and the culture.

Adhere to all University policies, procedures, and regulations, and Division standard operating practices and protocols.

Due to operational needs of the dining department, may be assigned to work in any dining department including, but not limited to, football games and special events.

Perform other duties as assigned to ensure NC State Dining business needs are met.

Minimum Experience/Education Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

*Some positions may require certification by the Department of Correction.*

Other Required Qualifications

Knowledge of equipment, cooking methods, measurements and food safety. Ability to understand and execute proper cooking techniques (roast, grill, fry, steam and boil food items according to a recipe)

Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical problem solving (add, subtract, multiply, divide, percentages and fractions)

Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with customers, peers and supervisors; and professionally communicate with multiple levels of employees within the University.

Must follow written and verbal instructions.

Ability to provide outstanding customer service, including the ability to remain professional and respectful under pressure when dealing with difficult situations, to team and customers

Excellence in completing all tasks and performance goals

Able to work in a fast-pace environment.

Requires bending, twisting, pulling and pushing, with or without reasonable accommodation. Because of the nature of food service operations and working in a kitchen, you must be able to work in extremely hot and cold conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to lift 30 pounds above head and up to 60 pounds on rare occasions, with or without reasonable accommodation

Follow all safety procedures and protocols; incumbent will routinely handle sharp items such as knives and slicer blades as well as be around hot food items, food pans, ovens, fryers, steam tables, grills, etc.

Ability to use or learn to use email

Preferred Qualifications

Accredited culinary program certificate or associate degree in culinary arts

2-3 years of culinary or cooking experience

One year experience working in a restaurant environment

Previous supervisory experience

Proficient in the use of computers and have the ability to learn new software programs

Allergen training

Required License or Certification

ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Alternate Option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. AA/EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at or Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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