Retail Cook

Food Service Worker

Responsible for the preparation and service of high quality, nutritionally-appropriate foods that are satisfying to the guest. Observes safe food handling procedures and maintains sanitation of work area and equipment.

This full-time position offers a schedule of 10:45 a.m. 7:15 p.m. with rotating weekend shifts (8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.). Strong customer service skills are required, with a primary focus on coffee barista experience and expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare all foods within designated timeframes; monitor food usage throughout service to ensure volume needs are met.
• Adhere to departmental safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Chill, store, and record all prepared and leftover food in accordance to health department guidelines; maintain temperature cooling log documentation.
• Complete in-advance preparation requirement for next day of service.
• In an open kitchen environment maintain an inspection-ready, publically visible work area on a consistent basis.
• Uses and maintains equipment according to manufacturer and department guidelines; follows all safety procedures.
• Adhere to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information related to the proper and safe use of chemicals in the workplace. Store chemicals and cleaning supplies away from food production areas.
• Expedite and deliver food to wait staff to service customers, when applicable.
• Produce high quality hot food products according to standardized recipes and production sheet volume requirements.
• Complete a.m. daily hot and cold prep list to ensure station is adequately stocked for service.
• Provide a courteous and helpful customer service attitude on a daily basis.
• Provide guidance and leadership to culinary and other staff members.
• Maintain an expert level of the timing of food orders and ensure that each item is properly prepared.

Work permit required if under 18 years old.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran