Cook, Late Shift, IU Dining and Hospitality at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



IU BLOOMINGTON HOSPITALITY (BA-HSPY-IUBLA)



Department Information



IU Dining and Hospitality offers a dynamic, creative, collaborative environment in which motivated employees can expand their skills as part of a diverse team while providing exceptional guest experience. Through positions in campus dining, catering, retail operations, and the hotel, employees can develop skill sets that open career opportunities on campus and beyond.


IU Dining is committed to serving the Hoosier community through creation of innovative cuisine and shared experiences.



Job Summary



Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food items according to standardized recipes and portion sizes.


• Helps to make sure the station is stocked with supplies for the meal.


• Works with standardized recipes, follows instructions to prepare and serve food for their station.

General Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, prepares food items according to menus and numbers of portions to be served.


• Receives and stores food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.


• Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.


• Weighs or measures ingredients.


• Uses manual and/or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.


• Washes, peels, and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.


• Assures that the kitchen is equipped with all necessary food and cooking items for scheduled meals.


• Informs supervisors when supplies are low or equipment is not working properly.


• Cleans galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.


• Removes trash and cleans kitchen garbage containers.


• Trains and assists new employees.


• Assists in other kitchen departments as time permits.

Qualifications



EDUCATION



Required

• General knowledge at the high school level

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES



Required

• Food Safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days from date of hire

SKILLS



Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner


• Proficient communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment


• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty


• Highly thorough and dependable


• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure


• Excellent organizational skills


• Ability to represent the company with external constituents


• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion


• Strong verbal communication and listening skills


• Ability to build strong customer relationships


• Working knowledge of preparation methods and practices for a variety of foods


• Knowledge of basic kitchen sanitation methods and food safety practices


• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions


• Ability to read and interpret recipes and calculate necessary quantities of ingredients


• Ability to learn and operate institutional kitchen equipment


• Ability to coordinate both preparation and timing for menu food items


• Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing and light-medium physical effort under hot and or humid working conditions


• Ability to maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene


• Ability to review and analyze impending menus to determine appropriate levels for supplies


• Ability to work in team environment as an effective team player


• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and background

Working Conditions / Demands



This position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house food service work. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace. Using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies weighing from 20 to 50 pounds, and effective communication skills are necessary. This role also will work around both hot and cold temperatures and loud noises. This role involves working with meat and plant-based food products as well as a variety of ingredients that may include some or all of the top 9 allergens in the preparation of menu items. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.



Additional Information



Salary plan and grade: SM 1FS


This is an AFSCME union covered position.



Work Location



Bloomington, Indiana



Advertised Salary



$15.00 per hour.


IU dining is currently paying a shift premium of $1.50 per hour on top of the regular hourly rate for hours worked between 2:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., provided at least 6 hours are worked between those times.



Work Hours



2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with alternating weekends.


Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to accommodate special meals and events.



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance


• Dental insurance


• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution


• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options


• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting


• Additional supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition benefit for IU classes


• 10 paid holidays per year


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Foundational


FLSA: Nonexempt


Job Function: Operations


Job Family: Food Services
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Posting Disclaimer



This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.


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Equal Employment Opportunity



Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.



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