Ithaca College Hiring for SENIOR COOK – CAMPUS CAFES AND RETAIL at Ithaca, NY Full Time

Position Summary: 

The Senior Cook for Satellite Retail is a culinary leader responsible and accountable for all aspects of satellite retail culinary activity, including accurately and efficiently preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting various hot and cold food items and ensuring timely food production by other culinary team members through monitoring and assistance. They will prepare and cook food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to being requested to report to work.  

Supervision: 

This position reports to the Assistant Director for Campus Retail. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead peers in daily kitchen and café operations. 

• Arrange daily operations to ensure teammates have appropriate equipment, inventory, and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals and deadlines. 

• Provide direct, in-person support of team members to propel and inspire accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with all HACCP plans and protocols. 

• Motivate, encourage, and support staff performance through hands-on coaching and training. 

• Guarantee team members complete required production for service stations and on time for all meal periods. 

• Prepare food independently per current applicable federal, state, and cultural standards, as well as guidelines and regulations, to yield high-quality food service. 

• Safely utilize and operate various utensils, including knives and equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc. 

• Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to plan production accurately. 

• Work with operational and culinary staff to requisition product, supplies, and equipment. 

• Clean and sanitize all workstations and equipment and follow all Ithaca College and regulatory rules and procedures. 

• Attend all required training sessions, including allergy, foodborne illness, and safety training. 

• Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and cultivate an inclusive, diverse, and respectful Ithaca College community. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students, and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase diversity and inclusion awareness. 

Required Qualifications:  

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years experience as a kitchen lead in a restaurant or collegiate/university food service or equivalent combination of experience. 
• Enhanced knowledge of cooking processes (e.g., roasting, steaming, frying, sautéing, baking, broiling, grilling, braising) and equipment.    
• Food handling and food safety skills, understanding of HACCP procedures, and allergen knowledge.  
• Ability to adhere to all food preparation and service standards set by Ithaca College Dining Services staff.   
• Capacity to read and follow written and electronic recipes.   
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service while working effectively and respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment.   
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, overtime, and some holidays.   
• Demonstrate proficient knife skills and complete a cooking demonstration as part of the interview process.   

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Additional education and experience including collegiate/university food service.   
• Experience with GrubHub and order ticket systems. 
• ServSafe Certification.   

Work Environment: 

The Senior Cook completes work within an accessible, safe, indoor, and occasional outdoor environment. Long periods of walking, standing, bending, and carrying moderately heavy items (up to 50 pounds) may be necessary. Employees will be issued and/or required to wear slip-resistant shoes and cut gloves. 

Application Instructions: 

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated. 

Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs and attach a resume and cover letter. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected]. Screening of applications will begin immediately. 

*Candidates may be asked to complete a live cooking demonstration. 

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position. 

Hiring range:  $20.00-$23.00 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including work/life balance, generous paid time off policies, career-enhancing trainings, educational benefits, and opportunities to give back to the community. Beyond benefits, you’ll enjoy the kind of uniquely rewarding work environment that can only be found in a vibrant college community.  For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness.