Cook
Company: Princeton University Headquarters
Location: Princeton
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Campus Dining Cook
Overview
Campus Dining is committed to the success of our students, faculty,
staff, alumni, and visitors by nourishing them to be their healthy
best while caring for the environment. If you are a cook by
profession, love working with top ingredients, are a student at
heart, and believe that community engagement happens around food,
we'd love to hear from you! We welcome team members who share our
passion for serving and caring for our community through
exceptional dining experiences. In collaboration with our campus
partners, we craft culinary programs that deliver unique memorable
experiences. Campus Dining brings together expertise in culinary,
wellness, sustainability, procurement and hospitality to develop
innovative programs in support of our diverse community. Our
award-winning food program is based on scientific and
evidence-based principles of healthy sustainable menus that are
prepared by our culinary team with high-quality ingredients.
We invite you to be part of our dynamic culinary team, grow as an
individual and make an impact in a place where people, quality and
value mean everything.
The Cook will prepare the food requirements of the daily menu with
concern for quality, appeal, presentation, cleanliness, safety, and
cost. Responsible for maintaining the kitchen in a clean, safe, and
orderly fashion.
Why work at Princeton?
-Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick time, and 11 University
holidays)
-Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Benefits (Effective on your first
day)
-Employee Child Care Assistance Program
-Employee Tuition Assistance
-Children's Educational Assistance Plan (Up to a $20,000 tuition
grant for college)
-Continued Career Development & Growth Opportunities
-Commuter Benefits Program (50% Transit Subsidy/NJ Transit Bus
Pass/Carpool)
-Free Uniforms & Meals
-Retiree Medical Plans
-Employee Referral Program- Earn up to $500 Bonus
-Culinary Boot Camp
Responsibilities
-Responsible for the preparation and presentation of a full variety
of foods for the menu, including soups, sauces, casseroles, stir
frys, meats, cold foods, and vegetables. Adheres to standardized
recipes; established portion sizes; and quality, taste, and
presentation standards as set forth by the Department of Dining
Service
-Assists in the ongoing training of kitchen personnel.
-Maintains the kitchen, kitchen equipment, and related areas in a
safe and sanitary condition at all times. Corrects or reports any
safety and sanitation hazards.
-Adheres to the policy of "clean as you go." Assists in the daily,
weekly, and periodic cleaning and maintenance duties.
-Maintains the storage areas, utilizing proper storage techniques,
including enforcing a FIFO (first in/First out) policy for all
foodstuffs.
-Is familiar with all food preparation procedures including the
regular use of standardized recipes, batch cooking, portion control
charts, production sheets, and service summary reports.
-Maintains and enforces the established energy conservation
techniques and guidelines.
-Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Department of Dining
Services and Princeton University.
-Assists with production, service, and clean-up of special
functions on and off-campus.
-Performs other tasks as directed by University
management.
Keywords: Princeton University Headquarters, Trenton , Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Princeton, New Jersey
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