SEIU-Cook Helper

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 475 Alumni Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 34 Department: 200810 Cash Ops/Aux Ops Work Shift: UR - Evening (United States of America) Range: UR SEIU 025 H Compensation Range: $19.13 - $25.95 The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Responsibilities: Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for Cooks and assists them in the preparation of food. May perform grill and broiler activities independently. SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:None.MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:Ovens, microwave ovens, ranges, grills, fryers, steamers, steam kettles, broilers, mixers, tilting brazing skillet, choppers, blenders, grinders, slicers, woks, tenderizers, bowls, kettles, pots, vischer cookers, vertical cutter mixer, toasters, pans, utensils, measuring cups and spoons, knives and other related equipment.TYPICAL DUTIES:1.Tends foods that are cooking and tests them for progress of cooking. May adjust cooking time and temperature and add seasonings and ingredients as directed. Prepares beverages and like items. May prepare special diet foods and short-order foods such as on grills or in broiler.2. Peels, washes, trims and cuts vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese and other foods. Measures and mixes ingredients according to computer-generated recipes.3. Prepares servings of food items. Makes up patients' trays and serves food onto a food truck or containers. Observes precautions against deterioration and degradation of prepared foods, foods awaiting preparation and leftovers awaiting proper storage.4. Removes food from carts when returned; wraps, stores, processes or discards as directed. Cleans utensils, equipment and work area, stores food in prescribed manner and follows all other instructions to maintain prescribed standards of sanitation and safety.5. Obtains and arranges food, supplies, and utensils and prepares oven, fryers and grills. May obtain food trucks, containers and trays.REQUIREMENTS:Requires knowledge of the methods of food preparation, ability to read and write English and understand and follow oral and written instructions and 1 year experience in commercial food service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

The Cook Helper assists in gathering food supplies and preparing ingredients for cooks while maintaining kitchen equipment. They are also responsible for cleaning work areas and ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met.

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in commercial food service or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The role requires the ability to read and write English and the physical capacity to lift items weighing 40-50 pounds.

• Food safetyPreferred

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• Food preparation
• Grill operation
• Broiler operation
• Sanitation
• Food safety
• Kitchen equipment maintenance
• Recipe execution
• Inventory handling
• Accountability
• Lifting Ability
• Deep Fryers
• Grilling
• Cooking
• Food Services
• Food Preparation
• Grinding Machine
• Leadership
• Microwave Oven
• Brazing (Metal Work)
• Grills

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades
• Cook/Helper
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

34 hours per week