Cook Helper - Hanover, United States - Dartmouth College

Description

Position Title Cook Helper - General Location of Position Courtyard Cafe

Hanover, NH 03755 Position Purpose Under close supervision, assists with the preparation of food items regularly listed on the daily menu in the dining facilities and for catered functions. Works in any general cooking area where needed, e.g. grill station, breakfast, salad room, bakery shop, routine catered orders, etc. Receives on-the-job training in general food service and sanitation procedures and in proper use and cleaning of kitchen equipment and machinery. Description Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp High School plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

High School graduate with six months of relevant experience in food preparation; or the equivalent.

Basic understanding of cleanliness procedures and general sanitation regulations.

Familiarity with standard cooking methods and procedures.

Ability to read, understand and follow recipes.

Ability to perform basic math and measurements.

Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to follow customer relations policies and procedures.

Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Willingness to work varied shifts and required overtime.

Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: Hazard Communication.

Ability to pass ServSafe training.

Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications Food service experience in an institutional establishment preferred. Description

Assists with the preparation of food items.

Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds vegetables and fruits.

Cleans, cuts and grinds meats, poultry, and seafood.

Description

Dips food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.

Stirs and strains soups and sauces.

Weighs and measures designated ingredients.

Description

Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.

Stores foods in designated areas, maintaining an awareness of temperature requirements and potential for food spoilage.

Learns and follows safety precautions and proper food handling and storage procedures.

Description

Cleans and properly stores kitchen equipment and machinery.

Checks refrigerators and freezers for safe food temperatures, notifies supervisor of unusual changes.

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