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Rochester, NYContract$16/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$16/hr
Location
Rochester, NY
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ServSafe Certification

Job overview

Datrose is hiring a Prep Cook. The selected candidates will provide dining services across the Rochester Institute of Technology campus, executing hot and cold food preparation, ensuring quality, safety, sanitation, and customer service while training and supervising students.

Key focus areas include Execute hot and/or cold food preparation in RIT Dining locations, Cook routine short orders and prepare cold food items for delicatessen/salad bar, and Prepare menu items according to production specifications and recipes.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, 6 Months Experience, and ServSafe Certification Or Ability To Obtain. Preferred (not required): Hot Food Preparation, Cold Food Preparation, Short Order Cooking, and Grill Operation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hot Food PreparationCold Food PreparationShort Order CookingGrill OperationOven OperationHood CleaningFood LabelingFood RotationFood StorageSanitation StandardsPersonal HygieneTraining and Supervising StudentsCleaning Cooking Utensils

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED6+ Months Experience in High Volume Restaurant or Institutional SettingServSafe CertificationCook I Food Culinary Skills Test CompletionAuthorization to Work in the U.S.

Full job description

Job Description

Job ID#:

26957

Job Category:

General Labor

Position Type:

Contract/W-2

Duration:

2 Months

Shift:

8AM - 4:30PM

Apply to schedule an immediate interview!

Tired of bouncing temp job to temp job with no stability in sight? Do you want to be valued and rewarded for your hard work? Do you want great benefits, education, cross-training opportunities and the ability to move up in one of the best employers in the area?

The selected candidates will provide dining services across the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) campus. This is a temporary to hire position that is expected to last up to 2 months, with strong performers becoming permanent employees.

Major Responsibilities

Executes hot and/or cold food preparation in RIT Dining locations. Cooks routine short orders and/or prepares cold food items for delicatessen/salad bar. Ensures quality food preparation, safety, sanitation, and customer service.

  • Cooks short orders such as hamburgers, chicken, eggs, and other grill items as well as prepare cold food items such as items for delicatessen/salad bar and compound salads.

  • Prepares menu items according to production specification and recipes from menu management database.

  • Washes, cuts, and prepares hot and cold foods.

  • Ensures all prepared food is satisfactory in quality and quantity prepared, and served and stored at proper temperatures and times.

  • Assist in training and supervising students on all food procedures for both front and back of the house of operation and on proper use, cleaning, and sanitization of equipment.

  • Assists in maintaining proper labeling, rotation, and storage of food items.

  • Cleans cooking utensils, grills, ovens, hoods, and other kitchen equipment.

  • Maintains sanitation and health and safety standards. Serve as a good example for proper sanitation, cleaning and personal hygiene.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED and 6 months of experience in a high volume restaurant, country club, or institutional setting.

  • Servsafe certified or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

  • Must successfully complete Cook I Food culinary skills test.

Current Shifts:

  • 8 am to 4:30 pm

Pay Rate:

  • $16 per hour

Contract Length:

  • 2 months

This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual.

If interested in exploring this great opportunity, please apply directly at https://search10.smartsearchonline.com/datrose/jobs/

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Datrose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, status as a parent, age, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other non-merit-based factors.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Datrose does not sponsor employment visas.

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Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No

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