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Form of workDepartment IU BLOOMINGTON HOSPITALITY (BA-HSPY-IUBLA) Department Information IU Dining and Hospitality offers a dynamic, creative, collaborative environment in which motivated employees can expand their skills as part of a diverse team while providing exceptional guest experience. Through positions in campus dining, catering, retail operations, and the hotel, employees can develop skill sets that open career opportunities on campus and beyond. IU Catering offers a dynamic, exciting work environment in support of on-campus and off-campus events including weddings and fine dining, private parties and events, and casual meetings and gatherings.
Job Summary Receives and stores food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas. Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas. Responsible for the rotation and timely use of all food products located within production areas, including walk-in refrigerators, upright/chest freezers, and kitchen pantries.
Weighs or measures ingredients. Uses manual and/or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods. Washes, peels, and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
Removes trash and cleans kitchen garbage containers. Assures that the kitchen is equipped with all necessary food and cooking items for scheduled meals. Informs supervisors when supplies are low or equipment is not working properly.
Cleans galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation. Answers staff and customer questions, troubleshoots basic issues, and provides guidance on urgent matters. May provide guidance to lower-level Cooks.
Works from recipes and instructions to prepare and cook food; calculates, weighs, and measures ingredient quantities; washes, peels, cuts, slices, trims, or blends various items for cooking and serving. Under limited supervision, prepares food items according to menus and numbers of portions to be served. Works with management in establishing closing procedures for the dining facility.
Ensures proper cleaning and disinfecting of equipment. Regularly trains, leads, and provides guidance to lower-level cooks. Reviews work for quality and works with supervisor and chef to ensure all proper procedures are followed by food services staff.
Prioritizes and monitors work assignments. Responsible for covering employee break times; ensures that service is always maintained. Assists in other kitchen departments as time permits.
Qualifications EDUCATION Required High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) with 2 years of cooking experience and demonstrated leadership skills; OR General knowledge at the high school level with 2 years of experience at the intermediate cook level and demonstrated leadership skills. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Required Other: Food Safety (ServSafe) certification 180 Days from date of hire SKILLS Required Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner Proficient communication skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty Highly thorough and dependable Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure Excellent organizational skills Ability to represent the company with external constituents Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion Strong verbal communication and listening skills Ability to build strong customer relationships Working knowledge of preparation methods and practices for a variety of foods. Knowledge of basic kitchen sanitation methods and food safety practices.
Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read and interpret recipes and calculate necessary quantities of ingredients. Ability to learn and operate institutional kitchen equipment.
Ability to coordinate both preparation and timing for menu food items. Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing and light-medium physical effort under hot and or humid working conditions. Ability to maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
Ability to review and analyze impending menus to determine appropriate levels for supplies. Ability to work in team environment as an effective team player. Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
Working Conditions / Demands This position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house food service work. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace. Using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies weighing from 20-50 pounds, and effective communication skills are necessary.
This role also will work around both hot and cold temperatures and loud noises. This role involves handling meat and plant-based food products as well as a variety of ingredients that may include some or all of the top 9 allergens in the preparation of menu items. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location Bloomington, Indiana Advertised Salary $17.25 per hour Work Hours Shift times vary according to business needs. Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to accommodate special meals and events. Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Multiple plan options for medical insurance Dental insurance Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting Additional supplemental retirement plan options Tuition benefit for IU classes 10 paid holidays per year Generous Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification Career Level: Mastery FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: Operations Job Family: Food Services Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.
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