Food Services Technician-ASU

Posting Details

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Classification Title
:
Food Services Technician-ASU
Working Title
:
Cook
Location
:
Boone, NC
Job Category
: 8
Position Number
: 097011
Visa Sponsorship
:
Not eligible
Department
:
Campus Dining - Rivers Street Cafe - 170350

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality meals in accordance with campus dining standards, recipes, and safety protocols. This role supports the kitchen team by ensuring food is prepared efficiently, safely, and attractively, while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The Cook works under the direction of the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine and contributes to a positive dining experience for students, staff, and guests.

• Begin your food preparation by gathering all needed ingredients and tools, and set up your station completely for success.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and portion sizes.
• Ensure food is cooked and held at safe temperatures.
• Follow proper techniques for grilling, sautéing, roasting, baking, and other methods.
• Assist & direct prep work including chopping, portioning, marinating, and labeling.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation.

• Set up your station for Safety and Success including Sani-Buckets, thermometer, alcohol wipes, side towels, cut glove as necessary, single use nitrile gloves.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines as required by state and campus policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
• Properly store food items and rotate stock using FIFO (First In, First Out) methods.
• Maintain precise and consistent temperature logs including Final Cook, Active Cooling, and Holding.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to supervisors.

• Work collaboratively with other cooks, kitchen staff, student employees and supervisors to meet service goals.
• Communicate clearly about prep needs, timing, and special dietary requests.
• Assist with training new team members as directed.
• Support a respectful and inclusive kitchen culture in alignment with Campus Dining Policies.

• Notify supervisors when ingredients or supplies are running low.
• Request tools and equipment to help improve station workflow.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries as needed.
• Maintain organized storage areas (ie. walk‑ins, dry storage, dock, mop closets).
• Use ingredients efficiently to minimize waste.

• Present food in an appealing and professional manner.
• Follow uniform and appearance standards.
• Interact courteously with students and staff.
• Uphold the values and expectations of the campus dining program.

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

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.

Campus Dining is seeking a Cook to join our team and assist in preparation, oversight, and serving of meals. Duties of the position include:

• Follow menus, standardized recipes, and production sheets
• Prepare large quantities of food according to guidelines
• Operate commercial food equipment
• Follow health laws in the preparation, holding, and storing of food.
• Restock areas on the line and maintain clean, orderly kitchen area
• Perform final preparation of food
• Interact with customers and staff positively to provide excellent service.

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