Culinary Worker II (Deli Delish)

Title: Culinary Worker II

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Auxiliary Enterprises

Department: Blue Wall Cafe

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: full time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

Performs routine manual and domestic job duties in a food service operation including: cooking, cleaning and serving food. The basic purpose of this work is to perform cooking tasks and assist with cleaning and food serving work as needed.

Essential Functions

Cooks food in large quantities by following recipes and standard operating procedures. May be required to perform display cooking as assigned.

Reads computer generated recipes and menus for the preparation of simple meals.

Cleans cooking equipment, work areas, food areas, counters, floors, food carts, trays, furniture, utensils, dishes, pots and pans by scraping, hand washing and machine washing.

Peels, chops, washes and cooks foods for simple dishes.

Transports food to and from storage areas, loads food carts, transports food to serving areas and serves food to diners.

Assists other food services staff with the preparation of more complex dishes.

Roasts, fries, boils, broils and seasons meats, fish, poultry, vegetables and other foods required for daily meals.

Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes.

Uses kitchen utensils and equipment to prepare soups, salads, desserts, dressings, gravies, sauces, and stews.

Operates cutlery, grinders and slicers to prepare and portion food for cooking.

Evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature and taste by tasting and observing to determine proper freshness, preparation and portioning.

Stores foods in sanitary storage areas and at proper temperature to prevent spoilage.

Communicates with Cook I, Cook II and Cook III employees to report food and menu problems.

Makes coffee.

Separates and removes trash and garbage, and places them in designated containers.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Incumbents of positions at this level must have one year of cooking experience in the hospitality trade.

Incumbents must be certified as food handlers within six months of the appointment start date through a recognized program approved by the University of Massachusetts (i.e. ServSafe).

Ability to cook a variety of simple meals and to assist in the preparation of more complex dishes.

Ability to perform display cooking.

Knowledge of approved sanitary methods and procedures for the handling and serving of food.

Knowledge of approved sanitary methods and procedures for the care and use of kitchen, dining room and food service equipment.

Ability to use kitchen, dining room and food service equipment.

Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.

Ability to give oral and/or written instructions in precise and understandable manner.

Ability to establish rapport, maintain harmonious working relationships and deal effectively with customers and agency personnel from varied backgrounds.

Ability to read and understand recipes.

Willingness to communicate with customers while performing display cooking.

Additional Details

This position is designated as essential personnel.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in custodial or dining service environments, and entails prolonged standing, carrying loads, and use of cleaning chemicals or food service equipment.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; May require nights and holidays as needed

Salary Information

Pay Grade: AFSCME Grade 09

Hourly Rate:

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This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.

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