Job Description: Under general direction from lead worker or supervision from food service management, cooks food in large quantities. + Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines; + Operates standard kitchen equipment to cook foods; mixes salad; makes desserts and dressings; prepares hot and cold beverages & special menu foods; slices meat & cheese & makes sandwiches, assembles fruit plates & relish trays; cleans & cuts vegetables & meats before cooking and mixing; + Prepares food items for service using production sheets, standardized recipes and following department guidelines; + Sets up food lines; portions food on serving lines, sets up trays & carts; packs food for delivery to dining areas & storage; reviews & completes food production records; + Cleans and sanitizes work area, equipment, & utensils; reports accidents and malfunctioning equipment; may supervise and train student employees; + Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: + Knowledge of methods, materials & equipment used in large volume cooking; + Ability to understand system of procedures; + Read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure; + Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; + Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems; + Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form; + Work independently or with others; + Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community + Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of kitchen tools & equipment; + Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures; + Lift up to 50 pounds; + An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills. Training & Experience: + 960 hrs. as Food Service Worker or 3 courses in food preparation, sanitation & storage (or 1 year experience cooking in institutional, school or restaurant setting); + 1 course in food service equipment (or 1 month experience); or equivalent; + Successful completion of a test may be required. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements: + Exposure to extreme temperatures, prolonged standing, hot ovens & sharp utensils. Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of safety practices** **developed after employment. Planning Unit: Vice President for Student Affairs Department: Culinary Services Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Anne K. Ward Employment Type: full-time regular Advertised Salary: Pay Range |03|: $15.84 – $22.43 Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package such as one meal per work shift, paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.