Position Summary: 

Join the vibrant team and diverse, flavor-driven program at Terrace Dining Hall! We are looking for an experienced cook to manage, cook, complete food production, and provide outstanding customer service for Kosher Korner and other stations as needed. This individual is responsible and accountable for accurately and efficiently preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting various hot and cold food items for various meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special/catered events. They will accurately and efficiently prepares food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, kosher, and sanitation procedures. This is a part-time casual 40 hour, 30-week position and is not benefits-eligible.

Supervision:

This position reports to the Executive Sous Chef of the unit, indirectly reports to the Executive Chef for their campus area daily operations and reports to the unit manager for their campus area for all administrative business operations.

Responsibilities:

1. Learn and adhere to all food preparation guidelines established by the Ithaca College Dining Services culinary leadership team and all food preparation guidelines established by Star-K.
2. Lead a specialty food station or ongoing culinary assignment under the supervision of sous and executive chefs.
3. Prepare food per current applicable federal, state, and cultural standards, as well as guidelines and regulations to yield high-quality food service.
4. Set up the kitchen and each workstation for every meal with all needed ingredients and equipment.
5. Safely utilize and operate various utensils, including knives & equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
6. Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to plan production accurately.
7. Work with operational and culinary staff to requisition products, supplies, and equipment.
8. Clean and sanitize all workstations and equipment and follow all Ithaca College and regulatory rules and procedures.
9. Attend all required training sessions, including allergy, foodborne illness, and safety training.
10. Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and cultivate an inclusive, diverse, and respectful Ithaca College community. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students, and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of relevant experience related to food preparation in a restaurant or other relevant establishment.
• Working knowledge of food preparation and cooking processes (e.g., roasting, steaming, frying, sautéing, baking, broiling, grilling, braising) and equipment. 
• Food handling and food safety skills and allergen knowledge.
• Ability to adhere to all food preparation and service standards set by Ithaca College Dining Services staff.
• Capacity to read and follow written and electronic recipes while supervised.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service while working effectively and respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, overtime, and some holidays.
• Demonstrate proficient knife skills and complete a cooking demonstration as part of the interview process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional education and experience, including kosher and collegiate/university foodservice.
• Understanding of HACCP procedures.
• ServeSafe Certification.

Work Environment:

The Part-Time Casual Kosher Rounds Cook completes work within an accessible, safe, indoor, and occasional outdoor environment. Long periods of walking, standing, bending, and carrying moderately heavy items (up to 50 pounds) may be necessary. Employees will be issued and/or required to wear slip-resistant shoes, cut gloves, and operate kitchen equipment.

Application Instructions:

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs and attach a resume and cover letter. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@ithaca.edu. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.