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Position Details

Position Details

Job Title COOK

Position Number 8300501

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Part-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Campus Woodstock-LUREC Campus

Department Name LU RETREAT & ECOLOGY CENTER

Location Code LU RETREAT & ECOLOGY CENTER (07070A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.

• Turns and stirs foods to ensure even cooking; regulates temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, etc.

• Seasons and cooks food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.

• Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.

• Portions, arranges and garnishes food.

• Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.

• Assists with processing items delivered from the onsite farm.

• Washes, peels, cuts and seeds fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.

• Observes and tests foods to determine sufficient cooking, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.

• Washes pots, pans, dishes, utensils and other equipment.

• Substitutes for or assists other cooks during emergencies or busy periods.

• Assists with the monthly inventory process.

• Assists the Chef with culinary classes.

• Completes daily food production sheets and waste log.

• Monitors the buffet lines to ensure that we do not run out of food before all guests have gone through.

• Assists guests with dietary restrictions by providing them with food that they can eat.

• Assists with catered events.

• Responds to guest issues or complaints in the Dining Room and inform the Chef on duty.

• Must possess excellent customer service skills.

• Performs related duties as assigned

  Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of a culinary school preferred. A minimum of three years previous cooking experience required. Working knowledge of cooking and food preparation industry standards. Knowledge of various kitchen equipment and utensils.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and comprehend English fluently; bi/multi-lingual preferred.

• This position is located in Woodstock, IL.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds, bend and stand for extended periods of time. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

ServSafe certified

Computer Skills

Ability to use e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing

Working Conditions Odors, Irregular Hours

Open Date 09/16/2024

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://www.luc.edu/diversityandinclusion/) . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits (https://cld.bz/c/sy7N6a?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=CldBz-Share-Collection) centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

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