Under direct supervision, prepares food items according to menus and numbers of portions to be served.
Receives and stores food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
Weighs or measures ingredients.
Uses manual and/or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
Washes, peels, and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
Assures that the kitchen is equipped with all necessary food and cooking items for scheduled meals.
Informs supervisors when supplies are low or equipment is not working properly.
Cleans galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
Removes trash and cleans kitchen garbage containers.
Trains and assists new employees. Assists in other kitchen departments as time permits.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
General knowledge at the high school level
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
Previous experience in related field helpful
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
Other: Food Safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days of hire
SKILLS
Required
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Ability to build strong customer relationships
Working knowledge of preparation methods and practices for a variety of foods
Knowledge of basic kitchen sanitation methods and food safety practices
Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to read and interpret recipes and calculate necessary quantities of ingredients
Ability to learn and operate institutional kitchen equipment
Ability to coordinate both preparation and timing for menu food items
Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing and light-medium physical effort under hot and or humid working conditions
Ability to maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene
Ability to review and analyze impending menus to determine appropriate levels for supplies
Ability to work in team environment as an effective team player
Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
Working Conditions / Demands
This position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house food service work. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace. Using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies and effective communication skills are necessary. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Operations
Job Family: Food Services Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
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