Cook Assistant

Cook Assistant Position Summary: The Cook Assistant assists the lead worker and/or food service management in the preparation and serving of food. Under general supervision, the assistant helps cooks prepare food items, follows standard recipes, sets up and breaks down food lines, cleans work areas, and performs related duties. Responsibilities Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required guidelines. Prepares and cooks food items to standardized recipes using standard kitchen equipment. Cleans and prepares hot, cold, special menu foods, sliced meats, cheeses and vegetables. Also prepares meat proteins before cooking. Sets up and breaks down food lines, cleans and breaks down work area: to include scraping, washing pots, pans and dishes, mopping, swiping and emptying trash. Follows prep and production sheets using standardized recipes and department guidelines. Performs other related duties. Minimum Qualifications Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form. Work independently or with others. Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft‑associated hand and/or power tools & equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages. Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems. Successful completion of a test may be required. Exposure to extreme temperatures, hot ovens, sharp utensils, prolonged standing. An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of safety practices. Skill in the operation of kitchen equipment. Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures. Benefits Medical, vision, dental. Basic and supplemental life. Winter break closure. Paid holidays. Educational benefits for you and eligible dependents. Sick leave. Vacation. Retirement. Posting Details Job Category: Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Pay Range: $14.43 – $18.30 per hour (estimator for full‑time benefits) Position Type: 12‑month, Full‑time, Permanent Campus: Athens, Ohio Hours: 40 per week (varied/varied) Contact For questions about this position, contact Joni Fisher at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other basis under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr