Weekend Lead Restaurant Cook

University Housing and Dining

Shift Differential: This position is eligible for $2.00 per hour shift differential pay for hours worked during designated evening and weekend shifts in accordance with university guidelines.

Benefits 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Free Capital Metro bus rides

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Purpose Responsible for assisting the Sous Chefs in the planning and execution of daily food production, assignments for the cooking team, paperwork and production records, and cleaning assignments in dining.

Responsibilities Lead staff in preparing all types of food items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner utilizing commercial kitchen equipment.

Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Maintain temperature logs throughout shift and ensure food is cooked to the appropriate temperature.

Minimize cross contamination and actively monitor food quality.

Assist with cook assignments, production paperwork, and ongoing training of current and new cooks.

Collaborate with front of house staff to meet service needs.

Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient food service.

Maintain a clean and organized workspace for efficient food preparation and presentation.

Assist as needed on serving line, prepares food according to customers ingredient selections.

Communicate professionally and effectively with staff, supervisory staff, and/or customers.

Provide excellent customer service.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including equipment, freezers, refrigerators and storage areas.

Responsible for efficient organization and placement of prepped and stored items.

Properly utilize, store, and label cooked food and food items.

Inform kitchen supervisor of equipment repair or replacement needs.

Conduct inventory of food and supplies as needed.

Adhere to written and oral University and UHD policies such as time and attendance and UHD / UT trainings and compliance.

Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety.

Required Qualifications Two years of experience as a Cook in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.

Experience training or leading staff in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.

Experience operating cooking equipment.

Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.

Preferred Qualifications Culinary degree.

Three or more years of experience as a Cook in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.

One or more years of experience training or leading staff in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to multi-task and work with little supervision.

Professional demeanor and ability to work with a large staff and customer base.

See general notes section for shift differential information.

Working Conditions Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).

May work around chemicals.

The successful candidate must successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Work Shift: Workdays, area, and work hours may vary based on the needs of the unit and University Housing and Dining (UHD).

Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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