Short Order Cook

Short Order Cook

Columbia Dining Services is a dynamic, progressive department in an exciting, fun environment with a customer-focused culture. We have an immediate opening for a Short Order Cook.

Short Order Cooks interact with customers as they create customized meals on our grill and cook-to-order stations. This individual will also prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time and take orders from customers, and serve patrons.

Responsibilities

• Takes orders from customers and cooks food requiring short preparation time, according to customer requirements.
• Completes order from grill and/or steam table and serves customer.
• Orders, receives, and stores necessary food and supplies and maintains related records.
• Complies with the rules of Dining Services in regard to production and serving.
• Uses and maintains tools and equipment in a proper manner, including, but not limited to, steamtables, coffee brewing equipment, and food display cases.
• Cleans, prepares, and keeps in order the area and equipment used in the job and other areas as assigned by the Manager.
• Observes and practices safety standards.
• Performs the duties of a Pantry Worker when necessary.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Pantry Worker a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.