Job Description
Job Location: Lawrence, KS 66045
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $11.32 - $12.92 Hourly
The Part-Time Cook is responsible for preparing meals in accordance with daily production sheets, adhering to food safety and health standards set by HACCP and ServeSafe, and maintaining a clean and sanitary workstation. This role ensures the consistent quality and presentation of food while supporting efficient kitchen operations.
Supervision:
- Received: Direct supervision from the supervisor and senior cooks.
- Given: Does not supervise other employees but may provide guidance and simple instructions to other staff as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Production and Preparation:
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- - Review and interpret daily production sheets to understand the schedule and specific requirements.
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- - Follow recipes meticulously to ensure consistency in flavor, presentation, and quality.
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- - Sample foods regularly to verify flavor, texture, and consistency, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
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- Food Safety and Handling:
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- - Handle raw ingredients, cook foods, and store products in compliance with HACCP and ServeSafe standards.
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- - Ensure all products are accurately labeled and stored for optimal food safety and quality.
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- Sanitation and Maintenance:
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- - Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, including walls, floors, equipment, and refrigeration units.
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- - Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and stainless-steel appliances, ensuring they are in good working order.
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Additional Responsibilities:
- Multi-tasking:
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- - Efficiently manage tasks in both hot and cold kitchen areas.
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- Team Collaboration:
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- - Work effectively within a team setting to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
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- Other Duties:
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- - Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
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QualificationsRequired Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
- Physical Requirements:
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- - Ability to meet the physical demands of food service work, including standing for long periods, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
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- Hygiene and Work Habits:
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- - Adhere to high standards of personal hygiene and work habits.
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- Flexibility:
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- - Adapt to last-minute changes and meet the evolving needs of the food service operation.
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Required Education and Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Cooking
Experience:
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- - Prior cooking experience in a college or institutional setting.
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- Equipment and Skills:
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- - Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and strong knife skills.
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- Culinary Background:
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- - Some background in food service, including classical preparation methods, knowledge of common ingredients, proper storage and rotation of products, and industry standards.
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- Sanitation Skills:
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- - Basic food service sanitation skills, with ServeSafe certification being highly desirable.
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This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic kitchen environment while upholding high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness.
Employment with the Union Corporation is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check before beginning work. This position is eligible for an employee referral bonus.
The University of Kansas Memorial Unions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the corporation’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by corporate policy.
