Cook Hiring Event

JOB PURPOSE:

Assists with all aspects of food preparation as part of the culinary team. Assists with gathering food items, reading recipes, and constructing food items. Ensures quality controls and recipe standardization are in compliance with approved standards. Monitors and enforces food sanitization and safety standards. Based on business need and as directed by the leader, may work in front or back of house operations.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

One (1) year of experience working in a retail, food service, bakery, warehouse or grocery establishment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Culinary certificate from a culinary arts program

Previous experience working in a food service establishment, restaurant or large-scale production kitchen

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Cleans and preps fresh produce

2. Preps and properly cooks raw ingredients for use following proper food handling and safety guidelines

3. Gathers, weighs, measures, and assembles all ingredients for recipes

4. Reads and follows recipes

5. Ensures food quality through tasting

6. Constructs food items per guidelines

7. Sets up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment

8. Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for food preparation

9. Completes food temperature checks before service and as needed per established guidelines

10. Maintains daily production records

11. Maintains and operates equipment according to approved safety standards

12. Stores food properly and safely, following established guidelines marking the date and item, etc.

13. At the direction of leadership, acts as a lead in the absence of the lead role

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Must maintain a high degree of personal hygiene, appearance and cleanliness

• Supports food safety and quality control training

• Able to be courteous and dependable

• Able to work with diverse population

• Able to take and follow directions

• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

• Intermediate knife skills

• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

How to attend

• Park in Central Deck (behind Prillaman Health Sciences Building)
• Address to Central Deck is 525 Parliament Garden Way; use this address for GPS directions
• Parking is FREE the day of the event
• Follow the posted signage; the event is in The Commons Mezzanine (2nd floor)
• Offers may be made on-the-spot!
• Please bring: 2 forms of identification and an updated resume
• Please visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/dining/employment.php for campus map and additional information

What to prepare

• 2 Forms of Identification
• Updated Resume (include all applicable experience)

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

What is a hiring event?

Think of it like a job fair, but for one company and more personal. Hiring events are a great way for employers to fill multiple roles quickly. Hiring is a human process, and they would like to meet you to see if you’re a fit!