What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cold Food Production position at Knox College?
Summary:
Under the direction of the Executive Chef, Cold Food Production is responsible for a variety of tasks in relation to creating on trend food options from scratch while following recipes and composing catering tray compositions autonomously. See job description for a complete list of requirements and responsibilities.
Required Qualifications:
•Possess a formal culinary education or equivalent experience in high volume food production environments
•Possess an acute understanding of all food allergens and the ability to exclude them from food options
•Possess basic math and reading skills
•Ability to follow instructions and recipes
•Ability to create more than 2,000 food items per week autonomously
•Ability to function in a high stress environment
•Ability to lift 20 pounds
•Ability to continuously stand and walk for the duration of an assigned shift
Additional Responsibilities:
•Prepare food items while adhering to strict food safety handling protocols
•Complete and return all temp, sanitation, and production logs to manager at the end of each shift
•Clean all work areas and complete prep work 15 minutes prior to end of shift to allow manager orlead cook/crew leader to double check work areas
•Ensure that all food labels are accurate and correct
•Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests
•Maintain clean prep areas, coolers, shelves, and floors in all work areas
•Maintain mandated cooler shelf storage order guidelines
•Address client or student concerns about food
•Assist with Hard Knox front of house cold food options as needed
•Inform manager of damaged and unsafe equipment that needs to be repaired or replaced
•Work catering as deemed necessary for operational needs
Pay Rate will be based on current Union Contract.
For an application to be considered complete, please submit an application with three work references including name, relationship, and valid contact information such as an email address or phone number to Human Resources at hr@knox.edu or deliver your application to the Human Resources office by the deadline above.
Per Article VIII Section 1 of the 2021-2022 SEIU 73 contract, “Bargaining unit employees will have five (5) calendar days to submit an application, including three (3) work references (name, relationship, and valid contact information such as an email address or phone number) in the manner directed in the vacancy announcement. An application must be submitted to be considered for a vacancy.
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Kimberly K. Schrader
Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
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Galesburg, IL 61401
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