Swing Cook

Campus

Title: Swing Cook

Date: June 2020

Rate of Pay: 12.55 p/h

Reports to: Director of Dining Services

 

Job Summary:

· Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Dining Services and the Director of Dining.

· Is responsible for assisting the AM Line Chef in performing a variety of food preparation tasks, food serving tasks, sanitization tasks, and related work as required.

· Works in conjunction with line chefs, servers, dishwashers, and student workers.

 

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 machine and service line and other areas as needed.

· Sets up, maintains, and serves supply of food items on the hot food line.

 

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 dishes 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.