Food Service Technician (Salad Bar)

Salad Bar Food Technician (SAS Cafeteria) | Cary, NC

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About the Job

Tired of the long days and nights and weekend grinds of restaurant work? Tired of working every holiday? Think a Monday-Friday job is out of the question? Well check us out!

The mission of the SAS Food Service Department is to support SAS and its employees by offering safe, high-quality food and service, while providing great hospitality.

The Food Services team is looking for a Food Service Technician who is well-skilled and creative culinarian with food prep experience and versatile talents. This individual will primarily prepare and expedite salad bar offerings at the Atrium Caf, a corporate caf in Building R on the campus of SAS Institute serving lunch to about 600 SAS employees a day.

As a Food Service Technician (Salad Bar), You Will:

• The primary role of this position will be to run the salad bar of the Atrium Caf. This includes but is not limited to:
• Preparing and/or expediting salad bar items during lunch service.
• Creating and planning menu items and specials to be served on the salad bar and inputting them into the SAS Food Services online menu planner, as necessary.
• Compute amounts and prepare orders for food and supplies required for area of responsibility.
• Follow all health and safety regulations in the preparation and storage of food and in cleanup of all areas of the caf.
• Store all foods in an orderly fashion in the proper environment.
• Operate and maintain food service equipment, including but not limited to: charbroiler, flat top, fryer, slicer, panini press, combi-ovens, tilt braiser. Reports repairs and maintenance needs of the equipment.
• May serve food on the entre line as necessary.
• May assist in other areas of preparation in the caf including entre, starch, deli, soup, salad bar, or vegetable preparation.
• Assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed.
• Utilizes computer to stay informed about company news and policies
• May be required to drive company vehicle

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with food preparation in area of responsibility.
• Basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Thorough knowledge of operation of quantity food service equipment such as mixer, dish machine, oven, slicer, food processor and cooking principles.
• Ability to work in hot kitchen or with hot water; ability to stand at work table or serving line up to seven hours per day.
• Advanced food preparation skills, first rate knife skills, cooking at correct temperature, and presenting finished dish in an attractive manner.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• You're curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn computer applications specific to departmental needs.
• Formal coursework preferred, depending on area of assignment.
• ServSafe or Equivalent Certification
• Good organizational skills.

World-Class Benefits

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include:
• PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
• HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that's free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

You are welcome here. At SAS, it's not about fitting into our culture it's about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.

Additional Information: To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights.

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