Cook III-Campus Catering

Cook III-Campus Catering

PantherDining at Georgia State University is seeking to hire a Cook III-Campus Catering. What makes GSU a great place? Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners. Professional development opportunity and mentorship. A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

What will you do? This position oversees food quality and organization of stations. Assists on stations, prepares and follows daily prep sheets and recipes according to Chefs/FoodPro, monitors product on lines. Maintains a high degree of pace and intensity for long periods of time and strong time awareness and management.

Duties and responsibilities include: maintaining and ensuring staff utilizes LeanPath; advanced knife and safety skills. Testing new recipes and recipe corrections. Submitting to correct staff member. Ensuring FoodPro service records are thoroughly accurate and completed. Utilizing FIFO inventory practices, correct product labeling, and storage guidelines. Inspecting and assisting in maintaining food storage areas to reduce food waste and making sure areas are in compliance with health code guidelines. Reporting to proper staff member equipment concerns; assisting in ordering. Extensive knowledge of facility, FoodPro, LeanPath, equipment, and policies in order to cross train staff. Participating and supporting effective training program in accordance with the mission and vision of the department. Participating in departmental menu committee and ongoing development of menu. Excelling in teamwork. Adhering to set guidelines, policies, and time schedules. Ensuring the success of the next shift by completing prep and refilling lines before the next shift takes over; assisting in other areas as requested. Working stations with a friendly and welcoming attitude. Responsible for the proper training of staff per guidelines. Reviewing station checklists, side duties, and special clean ups are completed as assigned and to the expectation of the department. Ensuring food quality and safety requirements are met in accordance to all standards. Continuous training and development for team and self. Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Minimum requirements: high school diploma or equivalent with three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience. Preferred requirements: previous higher education foodservice experience. ServSafe certified. Physical requirements: extended standing, walking, ability to bend, stoop, reach and climb ladders. Ability to work in all temperature conditions. Ability to lift 35 pounds. Flexible schedule to include nights and weekends.

Georgia State University values community, identity, placemaking and belonging, transformation, integrity, excellence, and strategic innovation. The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.