Job Details

Cook's Helper

Girard College - Philadelphia, PA 19121

Salary Range $19.49 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Regular Full Time Education Level High School/GED

This regular full-time position in Dining Service reports to the Dining Service Manager. The workdays are Monday through Friday and hours of work will be determined. Work hours may vary as needs arise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review menus on a daily basis
• Assist the cook with the preparation of all items on menu in accordance with standard recipe cards and amounts listed on production sheet. Must have food on serving line 15 minutes prior to serving time
• Assist the cook with baking of cakes, biscuits, cobblers, etc. in accordance with production sheet.
• Prepare food for employees' cafeteria when assigned
• Help serve food at meal times when necessary
• Prepare food for special functions when necessary
• Must maintain a clean and safe work area at all times, with the understanding that all equipment is to be cleaned after each use. Must follow all sanitation/food handling requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School/GED
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be Serv Safe certified.
• Prior food service and cleaning experience preferred.
• Customer service orientation, organized and detail oriented, good communication skills and able to adhere to food handling/safety guidelines.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment
• Experience in institutional cooking (1-2 years)
• Must be able to read and understand a standard recipe card