Junior Sous Chef

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Washes produce, cuts ingredients, and prepares hot and cold foods
• Ensures all food is of satisfactory quality and quantity, and is prepared, served, and stored at proper temperatures and times
• Performs a variety of assigned cooking duties which may include short orders such as hamburgers, chicken, eggs, and other grill items, as well as cold foods such as items for delicatessen/salad bar and compound salads
• Assists in maintaining sanitation and health and safety standards, including the proper labeling, rotation, and storage of food items
• Prepares menu items according to product specifications and recipes provided by culinary leadership
• Cleans and/or sanitizes cooking utensils, grills, ovens, hoods, and other kitchen equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of culinary environments, techniques, and standards
• Knowledge of allergens, food sensitivities, and dietetic restrictions
• Skill in time management, organization, and multi-tasking
• Ability to follow New York State, Monroe County, and university health codes as they relate to health, sanitation, and safety
• Ability to deliver exceptional customer service

Minimum Education & Experience

• Degree/Certification in Culinary Arts
• 2 years of related experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 3 - Senior level role with considerable knowledge and skills. Performs complex tasks and project work. Work is typically not routine and requires troubleshooting and analysis. Mentors or guides less experienced staff.

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Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information.  This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.