Cook

Classification Title Food Services Technician-ASU Working Title Cook Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC Job Category 8 Position Number 040011 Department Campus Dining

• Park Place Cafe

• 170450 Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in food preparation or service activities in a commercial kitchen; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

[Special Requirements may apply for individual positions such as certification requirements by Department of Correction.]

Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all functions.

License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions

• Prepares large quantities of food according to guidelines.

• Follows menus, standardized recipes, and production sheets.

• Operates commercial food equipment, follows health laws in the preparation, holding, and storing of food.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• This position requires the knowledge of culinary principles, practices, and procedures of food service production.

• Basic math skills and ability to scale recipes.

• Knowledge of NC Health Department food and safety standards.

• Team player attitude is required.

• Initiative to work beyond what is requested within the unit to achieve business goals of quality and service standards.

• Knowledge of basic math and ability to portion serving sizes as needed.

• Ability to interact effectively with coworkers of diverse ages, backgrounds, and interests.

• Ability to work as a team member under rushed conditions without loss of efficiency or effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of related experience;

Culinary School/ACF Certification; and

Obtain ServSafe certification within 1 year of employment

Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours

Campus Dining is a Sunday

• Saturday, 7:00 am

• 11:00 pm operation. Employees are scheduled two days off each week based on business need. Days off may not be consecutive days off.

Cook

• AM - 6:00 am

• 3:00 pm typically scheduled days

Cook

• PM - 2:30 pm

• 11:30 pm typically scheduled days

Actual schedule times may vary.

Operations are reduced during university breaks. Employees may be required to work some flex hours to support the needs of the business and/or for special campus events. Schedules will be adjusted as needed to provide coverage in these cases.

Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff Yes Physical Demands of Position

Lifting items over 50 lbs. Stooping and bending to retrieve items from ovens, shelves, etc. Sweeping and mopping area each day. Scrubbing and cleaning of all equipment daily, standing on your feet for the entire 8-hour shift.

Overall Competency Level Advanced Salary Grade Equivalency Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range $31,200 - $35,360 Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.

Customer Service, Communication-Verbal, Sales & Promotions

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 06/06/2024 Closing Date 07/07/2024 Competency Level Statement Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies. Special Instructions to Applicants

Please list a minimum of 3 professional references on the application.

Search Chair Name John Gamradt Search Chair Email gamradtjt@appstate.edu Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web) Posting Number 201502632P Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/46440