Whitsons Culinary Group
Peterborough, New Hampshire
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner and delivery to schools on campus ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares and serves food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides. Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing. Brews coffee, fills beverage machines, sets up hot and/or cold food area. Delivers, when necessary, food to staff, students and catering events. Complies with all state, Federal, local health department requirements for safe food handling Complies with all client location security protocols and guidelines Checks and stores incoming supplies. Follows assigned break schedules. Collects and strips trays for dishwashing and participates in ware washing if assigned Stores silverware, dishes, glasses, cups, pots, etc. Participates on safety committee. Attends all mandatory in-service programs. Manages POS/cash handling if applicable for position ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Adheres to all Whitsons policies and procedures at all times Supports the goals, objective and mission statement set forth by Whitsons. Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements Delivers food to other locations on campus Performs all other duties as assigned. Education: - High school graduate or equivalent. - Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: - Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments. - 1 year professional food service experience preferred - Always present a positive and professional image. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hear - Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. - Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth. - Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: - The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line - Standing most of the work day is required. - Work requires movement in and out of store rooms and freezers - Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. - The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner and delivery to schools on campus ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares and serves food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides. Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing. Brews coffee, fills beverage machines, sets up hot and/or cold food area. Delivers, when necessary, food to staff, students and catering events. Complies with all state, Federal, local health department requirements for safe food handling Complies with all client location security protocols and guidelines Checks and stores incoming supplies. Follows assigned break schedules. Collects and strips trays for dishwashing and participates in ware washing if assigned Stores silverware, dishes, glasses, cups, pots, etc. Participates on safety committee. Attends all mandatory in-service programs. Manages POS/cash handling if applicable for position ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Adheres to all Whitsons policies and procedures at all times Supports the goals, objective and mission statement set forth by Whitsons. Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements Delivers food to other locations on campus Performs all other duties as assigned. Education: - High school graduate or equivalent. - Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: - Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments. - 1 year professional food service experience preferred - Always present a positive and professional image. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hear - Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. - Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth. - Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: - The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line - Standing most of the work day is required. - Work requires movement in and out of store rooms and freezers - Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. - The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Campus Dining and Shops
Buffalo, New York
Job Classification Cook I (Chef de Partie) Status Probationary Full-Time Union May incur lay-offs during University recess periods FLSA Status Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly Starting Rate $21.42 (Union Employees: See Appendix "A" of Union contract Benefits Benefits Included Present Schedule VARIOUS POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN RESIDENTIAL DINING CENTERS AND CATERING DEPARTMENT Note that stated hours and days may vary - Mandatory overtime, as required, in the Union Contract Position Summary Provide exceptional service for Three Pillars Catering in the University at Buffalo's exclusive Club for Faculty and Staff. Set up, service, cooking specialty foods, under constant pressure to prepare meals quickly while ensuring quality is maintained and safety and sanitation guidelines are observed, and cleanup of the kitchen space. This role leads and directs the prep and production team in the kitchen. The position is highly focused on providing excellent and efficient service and quality of food for the guests. This role also acts as a keyholder during U Club operational hours in the absence of a manager on duty and is responsible for supervision and oversight of staff and administrative details as well as other related management duties. Job Requirements Professional appearance and pleasant customer service focused demeanor. Minimum 5 years high-volume professional cooking experience required, including: thickening techniques, soup and sauce classification and production, sauté, stir fry, pan frying, deep frying, grilling, broiling, roasting, steaming, braising & stewing, cold food production, and food presentation and garnishing standards. Knowledge of equipment used in high-volume kitchens including grills, deep fat fryers, alto shams, etc. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in professional knife-handling skills with ability to cut/trim meat or carcasses. Experience in directing work assignments of support staff in cooks' area. Experience in following and extending standardized recipes. Experience at organizing and maintaining kitchen work stations. Experience in maintaining production and usage records. Experience in safe food handling, preventing food-borne illness, and sanitation techniques. Ability to correctly identify product. Must be able to prioritize work and execute tasks with speed and efficiency. Regular attendance required. Must be, or become, ServSafe certified (attend required class and pass test). Must be able to read and write English. Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to communicate well with customers and management. Must have professional appearance, demeanor, and hygiene. Must have basic and accurate math skills, and be able to pass hands-on practical cooking test. Job Assignments High volume food preparation and cooking, following established recipes and production system. Butcher, trim, season and grill special cuts of beef and other meats. Is the point person to communicate with production manager on pars, recipes, & progress of the kitchen. Maintain production and usage records as required. Maintain high sanitary, hygienic, and safety standards and conditions, adhering to HACCP & NYS Dept. of Health guidelines. Includes cleanliness & maintenance of kitchen & equipment. Direct work assignments of support staff in cooks' area and train student workers. Demonstrate excellent customer service at all times. General cleaning, stocking and other food service duties as requested by management. Work Environment The work environment can be loud and busy. There is exposure to kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery falls. The position operates in a kitchen environment where the employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, and noise. Exposure to extreme temperatures in coolers and freezers. Physical and Mental Demands The position is very active and the employee must be able to stand and walk for for a minimum of 8 hours. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, stretch, twist, or reach out. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. The employee must have the ability to use hands to finger, manipulate fingers; and reach with hands and arms, to stir, measure, pour, cut, chop, dice, and decorate, etc. The position requires working taste buds, ability to smell, feel with fingers and visually inspect, include close and distance vision. The employee must frequently lift, move, push and pull items weighing 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move items like cres carts (on wheels) weighing up to 50 lbs or more. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Campus Dining and Shops is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely based upon a protected characteristic. Campus Dining and Shops policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Job Classification Cook I (Chef de Partie) Status Probationary Full-Time Union May incur lay-offs during University recess periods FLSA Status Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly Starting Rate $21.42 (Union Employees: See Appendix "A" of Union contract Benefits Benefits Included Present Schedule VARIOUS POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN RESIDENTIAL DINING CENTERS AND CATERING DEPARTMENT Note that stated hours and days may vary - Mandatory overtime, as required, in the Union Contract Position Summary Provide exceptional service for Three Pillars Catering in the University at Buffalo's exclusive Club for Faculty and Staff. Set up, service, cooking specialty foods, under constant pressure to prepare meals quickly while ensuring quality is maintained and safety and sanitation guidelines are observed, and cleanup of the kitchen space. This role leads and directs the prep and production team in the kitchen. The position is highly focused on providing excellent and efficient service and quality of food for the guests. This role also acts as a keyholder during U Club operational hours in the absence of a manager on duty and is responsible for supervision and oversight of staff and administrative details as well as other related management duties. Job Requirements Professional appearance and pleasant customer service focused demeanor. Minimum 5 years high-volume professional cooking experience required, including: thickening techniques, soup and sauce classification and production, sauté, stir fry, pan frying, deep frying, grilling, broiling, roasting, steaming, braising & stewing, cold food production, and food presentation and garnishing standards. Knowledge of equipment used in high-volume kitchens including grills, deep fat fryers, alto shams, etc. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in professional knife-handling skills with ability to cut/trim meat or carcasses. Experience in directing work assignments of support staff in cooks' area. Experience in following and extending standardized recipes. Experience at organizing and maintaining kitchen work stations. Experience in maintaining production and usage records. Experience in safe food handling, preventing food-borne illness, and sanitation techniques. Ability to correctly identify product. Must be able to prioritize work and execute tasks with speed and efficiency. Regular attendance required. Must be, or become, ServSafe certified (attend required class and pass test). Must be able to read and write English. Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to communicate well with customers and management. Must have professional appearance, demeanor, and hygiene. Must have basic and accurate math skills, and be able to pass hands-on practical cooking test. Job Assignments High volume food preparation and cooking, following established recipes and production system. Butcher, trim, season and grill special cuts of beef and other meats. Is the point person to communicate with production manager on pars, recipes, & progress of the kitchen. Maintain production and usage records as required. Maintain high sanitary, hygienic, and safety standards and conditions, adhering to HACCP & NYS Dept. of Health guidelines. Includes cleanliness & maintenance of kitchen & equipment. Direct work assignments of support staff in cooks' area and train student workers. Demonstrate excellent customer service at all times. General cleaning, stocking and other food service duties as requested by management. Work Environment The work environment can be loud and busy. There is exposure to kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery falls. The position operates in a kitchen environment where the employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, and noise. Exposure to extreme temperatures in coolers and freezers. Physical and Mental Demands The position is very active and the employee must be able to stand and walk for for a minimum of 8 hours. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, stretch, twist, or reach out. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. The employee must have the ability to use hands to finger, manipulate fingers; and reach with hands and arms, to stir, measure, pour, cut, chop, dice, and decorate, etc. The position requires working taste buds, ability to smell, feel with fingers and visually inspect, include close and distance vision. The employee must frequently lift, move, push and pull items weighing 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move items like cres carts (on wheels) weighing up to 50 lbs or more. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Campus Dining and Shops is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely based upon a protected characteristic. Campus Dining and Shops policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.