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We want you to be part of a high-energy dining team who depend on each other to succeed. The environment is friendly but fast-paced. The goal? Nobody goes hungry, and everybody leaves smiling!

Mon/Thurs/Fri 7a-3:30p, Sat/Sun 8:30a-5p, Tue/Wed OFF. Additionally, flexible scheduling/work hours may be required during break week, summer and intersession. In addition, large institute events may require additional hours (such as commencement (graduation) and Imagine RIT Festival).

• Executes hot and/or cold food preparation in RIT Dining locations. Cooks routine short orders and/or prepares cold food items for delicatessen/salad bar. Ensures quality food preparation, safety, sanitation, and customer service.
• Cooks short orders such as hamburgers, chicken, eggs, and other grill items as well as prepares cold food items such as items for delicatessen/salad bar and compound salads. Prepares menu items according to production specification and recipes from menu management database.
• Washes, cuts, and prepares hot and cold foods.
• Ensures all prepared food is satisfactory in quality and quantity prepared, and served and stored at proper temperatures and times.
• Assists in training and supervising students on all food procedures for both front and back of the house of operation and on proper use, cleaning, and sanitization of equipment.
• Assists in maintaining proper labeling, rotation, and storage of food items.
• Cleans cooking utensils, grills, ovens, hoods, and other kitchen equipment.
• Maintains sanitation and health and safety standards. Serves as a good example for proper sanitation, cleaning, and personal hygiene.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) and at least 6 months of experience in a high volume restaurant, country club, or institutional setting.
• Serv Safe certified or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Allerrain certified or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Must successfully complete Cook I Food culinary skills test.

• Experience working with a diverse student workforce, including deaf/hard of hearing and international students.

• Category:
  Fulltime
• Wage Band: $16 - $21
• Hourly Minimum: $16
• Hourly Maximum: $21

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