Job description

Job Posting Information

Working Title
Cook

Anticipated Hiring Range
$36,211 ($17.41/hr)

Work Schedule
40 hours per week; work hours may vary based on business needs; work schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays. May be required to work some overtime.

Job Location
Raleigh, NC

Department
NC State Dining

About the Department and Quick Look at Benefits
NC State was named a great place to work in the 2022 Forbes annual survey as the best large employer in North Carolina. Some of our benefits for SHRA permanent positions working more than 30 hours a week are:

• Healthcare, Vision, Dental
• Vacation, holiday and sick leave
• State Retirement
• Tuition waiver for three classes/year
• Option to join NC State Wellness and Recreation Center
• Discounted meals on campus
• and much more!

To be considered for employment, you MUST apply at: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/177567

Essential Job Duties
Have you ever thought about a food service career in college dining? Now is an excellent opportunity for individuals to expand their food service career and be part of a team that drives successful business operations and continues a proud tradition of being an award winning campus dining program.

We are hiring for multiple positions at Case Dining Hall.

This position serves as a cook at an NC State Dining unit and will assign tasks and direct efforts of other food service technicians, temporary and student employees.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Execute the production of recipes required to fulfill the menu.
• Requisition products needed to produce recipes.
• Help check in, store, and move food supplies prior to and during production.
• Work with front of house staff to serve food and coordinate the flow of food from production to customers.
• Keep track of food levels and orders during meal time to ensure timely service.
• Enter necessary data information into C-Bord food production system, if necessary, in the absence of a supervising chef.
• Perform necessary cleaning of utensils, workplace, tables, shelves, and equipment and communicate cleaning assignments to other back of house employees.
• Ensure food prep and staff are ready for service, daily food preparation list are completed, and proper rotation of products.

Other Responsibilities

• Model the Division’s mission and values, introduce the Division’s mission and values to the employees, and foster a positive, cohesive workplace and congeniality among co-workers.
• Understand the goals and culture of the organization, and understand how employees’ work activities, teamwork, and customer service impact clients. Work with your supervisor and colleagues to understand these goals and the culture.
• Adhere to all University policies, procedures, and regulations, and Division standard operating practices and protocols.
• Due to operational needs of the NC State Dining department, an employee may be assigned to work in any NC State Dining department including, but not limited to, catering and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure NC State Dining business needs are met.

Qualifications:

Minimum Experience/Education
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Some positions may require certification by the Department of Correction.

Other Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment, cooking methods, measurements, and food safety. Understand and execute proper cooking techniques (roast, grill, fry, steam and boil food items according to a recipe).
• Able to read, write, and do mathematical problem solving (add, subtract, multiply, divide, percentages and fractions).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with customers, peers and supervisors; and professionally communicate with multiple levels of employees within the University.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Provide outstanding customer service, including the ability to remain professional and respectful under pressure when dealing with difficult situations, to team and customers.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellence in completing all tasks and performance goals.
• Requires bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. Because of the nature of food service operations and working in a kitchen, you must be able to work in extremely hot and cold conditions.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds above head and up to 60 pounds on rare occasions, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols; incumbent will routinely handle sharp items such as knives and slicer blades as well as be around hot food items, food pans, ovens, fryers, steam tables, grills, etc.
• Ability to use or learn to use email.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited culinary program certificate or associate degree in culinary arts
• 2-3 years of culinary or cooking experience
• One year experience in a restaurant environment
• Previous supervisory experience
• Proficient in the use of computers and have the ability to learn new software programs
• Allergen training

Required License or Certification

• ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Valid NC Driver's License required
No

AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36,211.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant
• Fast casual restaurant
• Quick service & fast food restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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