Cook/Chef - Cornerstone University

JOB TITLE: Cook/Chef

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly Staff, Full Time

REPORTS TO: Director of Food Service and Assistant Director of Food Service

DEPT: Food Service

LOCATION: Corum Student Union

SUMMARY:

The Cook/Chef position works within the Food Services Department to ensure that high quality, properly seasoned, nutritious food is being provided in a fiscally responsible, aesthetically presented, and safe manner. Working cooperatively as a valued member of the food services team, this position will assist with any aspect of the food services program necessary. The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Timely food production such that all food is ready at the time of service.
• Prepare food items according to established recipes and menus in a way that preserves food freshness, quality and appeal.
• Utilize batch cooking techniques to avoid over or under production.
• Always utilize safe food handling techniques.
• Store food items according to established standards of practice utilizing proper labeling and dating.
• Hold prepared food items at appropriate temperatures (below 40° if cold, above 135° if hot).
• Maintain production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.).
• Maintain established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.).
• Assist with the production menus by giving feedback and ideas as appropriate.
• Assists with catering – cooking and preparing recipes as needed.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area.
• If a work shift requires, properly open and/or close the kitchen – unlocking/locking doors & secured areas and turning on/turning off of all equipment essential to the operation.
• Maintain a safe, tidy, and well-organized work environment always; clean up spills quickly, and wear protective gear as needed (i.e.: slicer glove).
• Communicate needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• Monitor kitchen equipment for proper functioning; report any discrepancies to supervisor immediately.
• Support other kitchen employees to ensure that the essential functions of the kitchen are performed adequately and appropriately.
• Assist personnel in ordering and developing inventory procedures.
• Removal of refuse as needed.
• Refer and provide information to higher level manager/supervisor regarding issues or concerns.

• Other duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position involves working in an office environment operating standard office equipment and technology along with physical work in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Able to handle pressure, multi-tasking, and flexible work hours.
• Able to work with appropriate food service software to do data entry.
• Effective communication with all levels of food service staff, faculty, and administration.
• Maintains good public relations with all customers, clients, staff, vendors, and the community.
• Responsibilities include moving inventory, product, carts, tables, etc. as well as using kitchen utensils and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Environment may include hot, humid, or cold temperatures.
• May require extended working hours at times.
• Must be able to lift 25lb.
• All Cornerstone University and WCSG employees will regularly interact with students in a variety of projects, activities, and settings. As such all employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• ServSafe Certification
• Allergen Handling Certification
• 3 years of cooking experience at college/institutional setting or Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and mathematical skills.
• Knowledge in computer software such as Microsoft Office and Google Documents.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”
• Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.
  • The Cornerstone Christian World View
  • The Cornerstone Academic Vision
  • The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
  • The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement

These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.