Lead Cold Food Preparer

Salary/Position Classification

• $17.85 - $22.00 hourly, Based on Experience, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime) 
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Benefits

• Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university, benefit value of $19,716.96 annually), Basic Life Insurance, EAP, Retirement Plan, Tuition Waiver, Annual and Sick Leave.
• Optional benefits available: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Retirement Plans.

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to prepare, serve and store cold foods related products in a safe and sanitary manner. It also works directly with customers to insure they are receiving high quality, freshly prepared products.

Duties & Responsibilities

Cold Food Production

• Prepares all salads items and fresh fruit for as scheduled
• Scheduled and preps salad and fruit ahead for the next meals
• Prepares all the condiments and salad dressing for the cold table in service areas
• Follows large quantity recipes and scales recipes up or down as needed

Supervises and directs staff/students

• Assigns full time, part time and student staff to specific positions and responsibilities/training
• Leads & assigns staff on specific tasks with a timeline for completion
• Insures salad bar is replenished with food to prevent shortage and rotated to insure freshness

Follows all safety, sanitation, and HACCP policies and procedures

• Accurately completes temperature logs
• Responsible for maintaining high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in the production and storage of food
• Oversees proper rotation of all prepped items, also making sure that they are disposed of correctly with Lean Path as necessary

Directly serves the students in a variety of venues including display cooking

• Serves on the serving line
• Does display cooking on the lines and/or salad bar
• Assists with the set up and service of special dinners and other catered events

Required Competencies

• Time management, planning and organizational skills
• Has the ability to multitask in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to stand on feet 3-4 hours and move 45-50 lbs as necessary
• Ability to read and comprehend reports and basic math skills to complete reports
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Is customer and student orientated 
• Ability to motivate and supervise others
• Works well with college age students
• Self-managed
• Have an optimistic attitude, high degree of integrity, and a strong work ethic

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with reading, following, and comprehending basic recipes and other written materials used daily. 
• Experience using materials and equipment used in the food industry
• One year leadership and supervisory experience
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• ServSafe certified. 
• Has large quantity food production experience
• One year of food service preparation experience