Kitchen Production Worker

Job Title:

Kitchen Production Worker

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$14.02

Basic Function:

Assists with operating assigned food service location(s) by fulfilling both front and back of house operations. Prepares and presents various hot and cold foods and works designated food station for functions and events. Reports to Food Service Manager, Executive Chef, or designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function - if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Prepares hot foods (i.e., cooks, grills, toasts, fries) and cold food (i.e., salads, sandwiches, desserts) according to recipes and observes proper food handling and sanitation procedures.

Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work and kitchen areas (i.e., sweeps, cleans and sanitizes, empties trash, operates dishwashing machine).

Garnishes plates and serving platters and prepares food for presentation

Works designated food station during meals and special events, including setup and tear down.

May shelve and inventory supplies and stock.

May train and direct student or temporary employees; may participate in training new employees.

Performs cashiering duties as needed.

Performs related duties as required.

Additional Examples of Duties - if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience: A minimum of two years of kitchen experience in a full-service restaurant or similar setting preparing hot and cold foods. Must be able to work varied hours and shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

License/Certification:

Must acquire the Ohio Department of Health's Level Two certification in Food Protection during the employee's probationary period.

Knowledge Of:

Culinary terminology and techniques

Culinary terminology

Skill In:

Cooking

Operating a variety of kitchen equipment and utensils

Customer service

Ability To:

Read, write, and accurately follow oral and written instructions to include recipes and menus

Apply sanitation standards and safety practices

Perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and calculate percentages)

Maintain accurate records

Communicate with University personnel and public (e.g., to exchange information regarding functions and events

Multi-task and respond to needs to support food service area, unit, or event

Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications - if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Food production environment; exposed to cooking utensils and equipment; exposed to steam and moisture for extended periods of time, expected to work with food and food scraps in the course of performing duties; requires occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds; standing for extended periods of time; may work varied hours and shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Schedule:

This is a seasonal position, working April through December each year; forty (40) hours per week, must be able to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of Ohio, the nation, and our world.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.