Catering Cook - Boone, United States - Appalachian State

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Posting Details

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Working Title
Catering Cook & Kitchen Assistant

Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC

Position Number
N32305

Department
Catering

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

2 years experience in food preparation or service activities in a commercial kitchen; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

License/Certification Required

Essential Job Functions

Grandview Catering & Events provides handcrafted fare and unique experiences brought to life by culinary and event professionals inspired by the latest trends and classic comforts. We focus on attention to detail, quality ingredients and sustainable practices with exceptional customer service. We proudly serve Appalachian State University campuses as well as off-site events for university affiliated businesses, community members and alumni with Grandview Ballroom featured as our premiere event space.

We're looking for a team-oriented and driven individual to hit the ground running and join our growing team. The successful candidate will work with others to ensure the highest quality of food is prepared and ready to be served within the appropriate time frame.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Cooking and assisting in the food production for catered events.
• Help prepare kitchen area, work spaces and event set ups for food preparation and service
• Working alongside the catering sous chef and executive catering chef.
• Willingness to step in as needed to assist all back of house positions including other cooks, pastry chef, sous chef, dishwasher, set up crew and student staff.
• Following menu standards, standardized specifications, and ServSafe protocol.
• Monitoring the quality of the product and service provided
• Understanding of safe food handling policies and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines during each shift
• Maintain open and frequent communication team members and supervisor regarding event status, questions, concerns and new ideas
• Form positive working relationships with coworkers while remaining professional and respectful at all times
• Work with the entire Grandview team on other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience
• Culinary School/ACF Certification.
• Obtain ServSafe certification within 1 year of employment
• Time management and organizational skills

Work Schedule/Hours

• Schedule varies depending on business needs
• Catering employees are required to work special events including, but not limited to, home football games, University commencement, other large scale events

Number of Hours Per Week
40

Number of Months Per Year
11

Mandatory Staff
Yes

Physical Demands of Position

• Standing in a constant fast paced environment for several hours.
• Lifting items in excess of 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Stooping and bending to retrieve items from ovens, shelves, trucks, etc.
• Sweeping and mopping area each day.

Hiring Range
$

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date
06/16/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Applicant Pool Preference
External (Post on the Web)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the follwoing documents:

• Resume
• List of References with contact information
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest (optional)

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