Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking Food Team Members for the Panda Express on campus. Join our growing team today!

The University of Minnesota offers:

-Career Advancement

-Competitive Pay Scale

-Complete University Benefits Package

-Tuition Reimbursement

Summary:

This is a lead worker position that must be capable of operating a wide variety of equipment that produces both hot and cold food, organizing a work group to meet production standards and time lines. Provides excellent customer service.

Panda Express Cook Job Duties:

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.

2. Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.

3. Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.

4. Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.

5. Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.

6. Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.

7. Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.

8. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.

9. Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.

10. Assists in the receiving of products and stock/replenish items correctly as needed.

11. Record temperature of food items, equipment and storage products on appropriate logs.

12. Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.

13. Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.

14. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Follows Food Safety and Sanitation standards

• Positively interacts with customers

• Participates in training other employees

• Follows brand specifications

REGULAR AND ON-GOING TASKS

• Puts away food and supplies

• Completes daily, weekly and monthly cleaning as assigned

• Prepares varying levels of recipes(complex and simple)

Cook Qualifications:

-High school graduate or GED.

-Must have at least two (2) years of relevant experience or education in quantity food production.

-Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

-Must be able to accurately perform mathematics and recipe conversion calculations.

-Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in English.

-Must be able to stand up for four (4) hours at a time.

-Possess safe knife handling skills.

-Reliable attendance at all scheduled shifts.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Pay: $15.93 - $19.55 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55414: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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