Cook- Campus Dining
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Cook- Campus DiningJob Location(s)US-NY-Old WestburyJob ID2024-3732DivisionCampus Dining# of Openings1Position TypeStaff (Dining)TypeRegular Full-TimeCategoryFood ServicesOverview

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university's community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

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Responsibilities

New York Institute of Technology - Division of Campus Dining seeks a full-time Cook to work at our cafe on the Long Island (Old Westury) campus.

Responsibilities include:

Food and Menu Preparation:
• Prepare and cook food according to daily meal plan in short order and a la carte fashion in accordance to recipes and procedures set forth by Culinary Operations Manager
• Develop daily food preparation and production lists based on daily usage and menus planned for the cafe
• Coordinate with supervisor and other management team members to assist in adjusting quantities and timing of meals based upon times of service
• Work together with co-workers to coordinate meal preparation and presentation; ensure quality and quantity control
• Operate and oversee use of appliances including, but not limited to: espresso machines, grills, slicers, ovens, Frialator, dishwashing machinery, and other small kitchen appliances
• Must learn to operate and serve coffee beverages with use of espresso machine and follow the Starbucks recipes for all beverages
• Notify supervisor of orders for food need to be placed and work with co-workers in requisitioning foods, grab and go from commissary
• Provide input and suggestions to menus for specials and revising daily lunch menu
• Placing orders online to the Culinary Operations Manger weekly for the following week
• Assist in receiving orders and quickly storing to proper areas by placing the perishables away first so that they do not spoil
• Take and document time and temperature logs consistently throughout the day
• Prepare and serve foods that require only a short preparation time, including: grilling and garnishing hamburgers; preparing sandwiches; frying eggs; and cooking French fries, often working on several orders at the same time
• Maintenance and Cleaning:
• Maintain standards of sanitation, kitchen hygiene, and food service techniques and safety
• Contact supervisor if maintenance needs to be done or service is needed on any equipment
• Clean and organize of all areas including work stations, refrigerators, freezers, storage areas, coffee equipment, and general employee areas
• Adhere to weekly schedule set forth by Culinary Operations Manager
• Time sheets and oracle time must be filled out on the last day worked and submitted
• Must complete the sanitation check list for daily, weekly and monthly cleaning
• Fill out sheet with days and dates for the cleaning of the espresso and coffee brewer machines and carafs
• Daily and weekly recap sent to Campus Dining Management via email
• Must be able to work in other areas on campus as needed, such as DeSeversky Mansion, all campus cafes, hotel, food trucks and any/all special events on or off campus.
• Must be able to work in other positions, such as utility, banquet cook, pizza cook, catering cook, cook in all campus cafes, server, attendant/cashier, as needed should employees in those positions not be able to work due to vacation, sick or personal time.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights and holidays, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

This is a 9 month full-time position. Estimated working months- September thru May.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements: High school or Equivalent), plus one to two years' of experience in a commercial kitchen setting, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired

Must have or be working toward Serve-Safe Certification, and follow the HACCP policies and procedures

Must have valid Nassau County Health Department certificate

Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Excellent communication skills

Excellent computer skills (outlook, Microsoft word, excel, basic computer knowledge)

Ability to perform basic mathematics including: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Other Information

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Minimum SalaryUSD $32,000.00/Yr.Maximum SalaryUSD $36,000.00/Yr.