Cook Helper - Pizza Maker-Ernie Davis Dining Hall

Job # 042162

Department Code 33132-7320

Department Food Service - Bargaining Unit

Job Title Cook Helper - Pizza Maker-Ernie Davis Dining Hall

Location Syracuse, New York

Pay Range $20.007-$22.229/Per Hour

Pay Determination

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level 03

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Hours

(All days and hours subject to change)

1:45pm-10:15pm Thurs, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed

Off: Fri, Sat

Job Type Full-time

Campus Syracuse, NY

Unionized Position Code UF

Job Description

Follow instructions and established procedures to perform helper duties.

Education and Experience

Must have experience working with fresh dough products.

Must have the ability to read, write, do simple math, use calculator, food thermometer and follow instructions.

Skills and Knowledge

FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION.

Responsibilities

Prepare assorted fresh dough pizzas working with fresh dough.

Pan variety of simple meats, convenience foods, open cans, frozen foods.

Assist on serving lines as needed.

Take food to serving lines and replenish as needed.

Store and date food items.

Serve customers.

Fill out appropriate paper work for computerized Food Service Production System (CSI) including service records and food production sheets.

Proper storage of food items, cold vs. hot, raw vs. cooked.

Observe safety and health regulations and maintain highest standards of sanitation.

Physical Requirements

Standing 85% - 100% of the shift

Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend to below the knee

Frequent stooping and/or crouching

Frequent walking back and forth throughout the kitchen, stock room, and food service areas

Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck and torso

Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, and bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead, stirring and mixing, wiping, etc.)

Listening to and communicating with customers and staff

Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read, write and follow instructions and recipes, and complete service records and food production sheets etc.

Able to lift up to 30 lbs from the floor to waist height

Able to lift up to 20 lbs. overhead

Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. for a distance of up to 30 feet (e.g. carry food pans, large pizza trays with and without pizzas)

Repetitive wrist movement (e.g. chopping, cutting, slicing, shredding,wiping, etc.)

Wrist and finger dexterity (e.g. utilize fine motor skills; ability to use tongs, scissors, knives, and other utensils; write; use of small kitchen utensils)

Able to push up to 50 lbs. and pull up to 40 lbs.

Frequently work in conditions of extreme heat

Tools/Equipment

Operate a variety of equipment including deck ovens, mixer, food slicer, steamer, steamer jacketed kettle, convection oven, tilt brazier, deep fat fryer, cleaning of all kitchen equipment/hoods, grills, slicers, etc.

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

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