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Prep Cook (Part-Time)

Title: Prep Cook (Half-Time)

Date: June 2024

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Salary: $15.40

Reports to: Director of Dining Services

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Dining Services and the Director of Dining Services, performs a variety of food preparation tasks, food serving tasks, sanitization tasks, and related work as required.
Is responsible for daily preparation of large salad bar and catering production.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares food according to recipes and production sheets; produces food that is up to the required standards of the college.
Maintains work area and equipment in a neat, efficient, and sanitary condition; follows Missouri food code standards.
Completes production sheets accurately and timely.
Maintains and produces proper levels of food items for the next day menu; uses leftovers properly to minimize food waste.
Presents dishes with proper appearance, flavor, and attention to detail.
Trains and assists student workers in food preparation.
Assists on dish belt and service line and other areas as needed.
Works cooperatively with other employees in some shared duties.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of food production and serving methods and procedures; basic elements of correct English usage, spelling, vocabulary; and basic mathematics.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires multi-tasking and working on multiple tasks at once.
Food production and serving; following and giving oral and written instructions; maintaining records; reading and writing at the level required for successful job performance; learning rules, methods, and policies of the workplace; spelling correctly; using correct English; making simple mathematical calculations; lifting up to 50 pounds; and standing for an extended period of time.

Credentials and Experience:

High school graduate.
Two years’ experience in the food service industry including food production and cooking preferred.

Required Work hours:

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