Cook II-Brick City Cafe
6738BR
Finance & Administration
Aux-Dining

Detailed Job Description

• Current anticipated hours are Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm, with the possibility of an occasional weekend
• Please note: On occasion, additional work hours may be required during break week, summer and intercession. Large institute events may require additional hours (such as commencement (graduation) and Imagine RIT Festival).

We want you to be part of a high-energy dining team who depends on each other to succeed. The environment is friendly but fast-paced. The goal? Nobody goes hungry, and everybody leaves smiling! Our cooks are responsible for preparation and/or cooking of food for various food service units across campus.

Here is what you will need to be successful in the job:

• Provide excellent service in a friendly, sincere, and courteous manner
• Assist the Sous Chef to:
  • Prepare menu items according to production specifications and recipes from our CBORD database.
  • Train student employees in proper production methods and sanitation procedures. Effectively maintain a high level of student productivity throughout a specific shift.
  • Maintain proper labeling, rotation, and storage of all food items.
• Menus constantly evolve to meet customer's wishes; you would be part of that process by communicating these comments to your management team.
• Carry out special assignments as requested by Supervisors, Managers, or Directors to provide coverage on the line and in the kitchen at high volume periods and/or staffing shortages.
• Understand department and institute policies and objectives to better deal with staff and customers.
• Attend meetings as requested or required by the manager.
• Report to work on time with proper uniform, including name tag and hair net. Adhere to break policies.
• Ensure that all foods are high in quality, served, and stored at proper temperatures and times. Follow all New York State and Monroe County health codes as they relate to health, sanitation, and safety. Serve as a good example for proper sanitation, cleaning, and personal hygiene.
• Possess an awareness and basic knowledge of allergens, food sensitivities, and dietetic restrictions. Show a willingness to work with the customer and management in resolving potential diet limitations of the customer.
• Adhere to and follow precautionary measures as they relate to safety in the workplace.

Department/College Description
Live our values, embrace diverse perspectives, and nurture the RIT community to remain a great place to work for all.

Here you can cook up excitement! Join our dining team and learn from our very own masters of cuisine! Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

One meal per shift is included as part of your employment.

About RIT Dining
RIT Dining supports all meal plans both on campus and at select off campus locations. We are looking for a high energy team member that enjoys working in a busy environment serving customers. The successful candidate will need to be able to work with a diverse student work force which may include of deaf / hard of hearing, and internationals students. Hours would change for breaks, intersession and summer semester. This position may support serving from 1500 to over 3000 customers (faculty, staff and students) in any one location on a daily basis.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience in a high volume restaurant, country club, or institutional setting.
• Servsafe certified or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Must successfully complete Cook II culinary skills test.

Preferred Qualifications


Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 112H

Required Application Documents


How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/

Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.