Prep Cook (Part-Time $17.50/hr.) Graylyn Conference Center

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Job Description Summary

Assists with the production and fabrication of food products. Under general supervision, assists with the preparation of items such as vegetables, fruits for the production of salads, desserts, and hors d’oeuvres. Assists Dish Washer and other kitchen personnel to maintain safe and clean environment.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Communicates daily with the Chef for job assignments.
• Assists with basic preparation of food items for a la carte and buffet production.
• Prepares salads and desserts, assists cook with prep work.
• Maintains high level of sanitation and safety in the kitchen area.
• Assists with dish room operation and daily cleaning duties.
• Maintains organization of storeroom and freezer.
• Assists with trash removal.
• Takes/removes employee meals to/from break room.
• Maintains positive relations with buffet attendants, servers, and dishwashers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year of experience in a hotel kitchen or fine restaurant, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of food sanitation regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills. 
• Ability to maintain effective customer relations.
• Ability to organize materials and products in the kitchen.
• Knowledge of standard vegetable cuts.
• Ability to utilize cutting instruments and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to produce salads for mass consumption.
• Knowledge of safety procedures as related to a high volume kitchen
• Ability to understand directions in English; ability to communicate on a basic level in English.
• Serve safe certified or willing to become.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally; climbing, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing.
• Visual acuity to determine neatness and thoroughness of work assignments. 

Environmental Conditions: 

• Subject to both inside and outside activities.

Additional Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply

Time Type Requirement

Part time

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.  

 

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.