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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State Bryce Jordan Center is searching for a full time Cook B to join their team. Duties include: ​

• Prepare, combine, season and/or cook food served in Bryce Jordan Center according to standardized recipes, methods and/or procedures; make advanced preparations for food items as required
• Prepare food in proper sequence in order to be served at predetermined times; check food prior to serving for proper flavor, appearance, etc.; report any deviations from accepted standards to Supervisor or Cook A Coordinate with supervisor to determine disposition and/or storage of leftover items
• Ensure that menu items are maintained at proper temperatures and freshness and that adequate amounts are available for customers
• Assist in training and answer questions for newly hired employees; occasionally direct the work of additional employees required for the preparation of meals
• Operate and clean utensils and equipment such as grinders, grills, slicers, mixers, food choppers, ovens, hoods, filters, deep fat fryers, sinks, steam jacketed kettles, steamers, etc.; check equipment daily to ensure proper working condition and cleanliness and report any malfunctions to Cook A or supervision as required
• Ensure that sanitary techniques are used in the preparation, handling and storage of food items

Job Requirements: Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data. Work from recipes, menus, requisitions, familiar with ordinary cooking routines. Over 9 up to 12 months of effective experience.

Work Schedule:     Various
Days Off:     Various

Penn State University offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition discounts for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, paid time off, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Penn State University, the land-grant university of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is consistently ranked among the top public universities