Grill Cook

Job Details Job Location : University of Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA Position Type : Staff Education Level : Not Specified Salary Range : $13.00 - $15.00 Hourly Job Shift : Full time Job Category : Restaurant - Food Service Description

Job Title: Grill Cook

Department: Dining Services - The Westover Room

Reports To: Shift Supervisor, Westover Room

Location: Lynchburg, VA

Job Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

REVISION DATE: June 9, 2025

The University of Lynchburg is a nationally recognized private university where students gain a greater heart for humanity and a mindset of individual growth. Here, thought-provoking learning ignites change in each individual, and the world.

Founded in 1903, a handful of professors instructed fewer than 60 students in the halls of a former resort hotel. There were eight people in the first graduating class. Since then, we’ve grown as a community and as a university with over 2,500 students and more than 20,000 alumni around the world. We evolved from a small liberal arts college to a comprehensive university in 2018. At every turn, we ask ourselves: How can we best serve our students? In turn, we ask our students: How can you best serve the world?

As a staff member of the University of Lynchburg, the Shift Supervisor is an integral part of ensuring that we are supporting students and employees in doing work that is meaningful within our communities.

JOB PURPOSE:

Assists in the daily production and service of food items, adhering strictly to established production guidelines and recipes. Provides support to the Supervisor as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares grilled food items accurately and efficiently.
• Follows standardized recipes precisely when preparing menu items based on ticket orders.
• Maintains a consistently clean and sanitary workplace, adhering to all health and safety standards.
• Assists with stocking and maintaining the sandwich preparation table.
• Ensures drink boxes are fully stocked.
• Operates the Point-of-Sale (POS) register accurately when required, following established cashiering procedures.
• Maintains positive and professional customer relations, providing courteous and responsive service to students, employees, and guests.
• Ensures the dining room and service areas are kept clean and sanitary at all times.
• Keeps all condiment areas fully stocked and clean.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support dining operations.
• Performs alternate work assignments in other campus departments during summer months, as required.

EQUIPMENT & DOCUMENTS USED:

• Computer
• Telephone
• Adding Machine
• Point-of-Sale System (e.g., Transact Campus)
• Standard Kitchen Equipment
• OSHA Regulations
• Industry Standards Manuals
• Equipment Manuals
• Dining Service Operations Manual
• VDH Health Code Regulations
• ServSafe Manual
• MSDS Regulations (Material Safety Data Sheets)
• Staff Handbook of Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Menu Planning Software (e.g., NetMenu)

ORAL & WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS:

Possesses basic English-language verbal and written skills necessary for understanding, interpreting, and completing assignments. This includes the ability to accurately read and follow recipes, rules/regulations, and to utilize all referenced manuals. Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills to provide courteous and responsive service. Possesses basic mathematical skills for quantity determination and related record-keeping tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This role requires the ability to stand or walk for extended periods with minimal sitting, and to continuously perform essential job functions. The typical work schedule is approximately 40 hours per week with appropriate breaks, and flexibility to include nights and weekends is required. Overtime may be necessary due to operational demands and time pressures. Tasks involve occasional climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and safely lifting approximately 40 pounds using proper lifting techniques. Frequent exposure to various cleaning chemicals, smoke, spices, and odors will occur. This position is designated as Essential Personnel as outlined in the Staff Handbook of Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Experience in basic food preparation and familiarity with food service sanitation requirements.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

EOE:

The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes persons of color, women, and Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.