Student Cook - Catering & Events Kitchen

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JOB TITLE:  

Student Cook - Catering and Events      

JOB PURPOSE:   

Perform entry-level general and routine cooking and kitchen tasks under direct supervision.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare and cook meat, fish, vegetables, gravies, cereals, soups, fruits and other foods according to recipes and established procedures for food preparation.
• Prepare and cook food for special diets from recipes provided.
• Prepare various salads, dressings and desserts; prepare leftover food for storage.
• Notify supervisor of food and supplies needed and check in food and supplies as directed.
• Notify supervisor of equipment and work area problems following standard procedures.
• Clean kitchen pantry, utensils, refrigerators and food service equipment and work areas, following established standards for sanitation and safety. 

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in trainings and other professional development activity.
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives

COMPETENCIES:  

• Attention to Detail
• Consistency
• Quality of Work
• Safety Awareness
• Work Tempo

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:  High School Diploma or GED 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Food preparation techniques and sanitation procedures for large scale food production.
• Presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
• State and local health sanitation codes related to the operation of a kitchen.
• Maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies and materials.
• Determining ingredient quantities according to specific orders.
• Food serving techniques.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO:

• Present self with neat and clean appearance and prepare food in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Use common kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Follow instructions.
• Cook and prepare a variety of foods.
• Read and write.
• Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Organize and coordinate.
• Accept receipt of goods and supplies.
• Perform techniques used in large-scale production kitchen.
• Use basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide amounts and quantities.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Resume or C.V. 

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].  

ABOUT LARAMIE: 

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. 

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/