Cold Food Production

Company: Knox College
Location: Galesburg
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSalary: Cold Food ProductionKnox College invites applications for the full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible position in Cold Food Production. This position reports to the Director of Operations. Knox College provides a competitive salary and a strong benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance; access to a retirement plan; a generous paid vacation and holiday package; free membership to our recreation center; and more! Tuition remission is also available after a two-year waiting period.Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of sanitation
• Prepare food items while adhering to strict food safety handling protocols
• Complete appropriate temp and sanitation logs at the end of each shift
• Clean all work areas and complete prep work 15 minutes prior to the end of shift to allow the manager or lead cook/crew leader to double check work areas
• Ensure that all food labels are accurate and correct
• Assist with Hard Knox front of house cold food options as needed
• Inform manager of damaged and unsafe equipment that needs to be repaired or replaced
• Ability to address client or student concerns about food
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guestsEducation and ExperiencePosition Requirements:
  • Ability to create on trend food options from scratch following recipes
  • Ability to create more than 2,000 food items per week autonomously
  • Keep a clean and safe work environment
  • Ability to compose catering tray compositions autonomously
  • Acute understanding of all food allergens and the ability to exclude them from food options
  • Ability to function in a high stress environment
  • Possess math and reading skills
  • Ability to follow instructionsCandidates must possess or obtain within the first 90 days:
    • Illinois ServSafe Manager certification
    • Illinois ServSafe Allergen certification
    • Illinois ServSafe State training
    • COR Icon training for food allergens
    • Both Covid training certificationsSafety and Sanitation Requirements:
      • Practice proper sanitation and safety practices
      • Maintain clean prep areas, coolers, shelves, and floors in all work areas
      • Maintain mandated cooler shelf storage order guidelines
      • Must be able to follow job site, local, state, and federal health, and safety mandated requirements
      • Is expected to work catering as deemed necessary for operational needs
      • Able to lift 20 poundsPreferred Qualifications:
        • Formal culinary education or equivalent experience in high volume food production environmentsApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Application:To apply, please complete the Knox College Employment Application by clicking on "Apply Now" below. Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until filled. Finalists will be subject to a background check. Knox Notice of Non-Discrimination In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on the basis of sex. The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is Kimberly K. Schrader, Title IX Coordinator. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the College's policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator identified below. The Coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College's policies and procedures. Title IX CoordinatorKimberly K. SchraderOld Jail 12 - Campus Box K-209337 South Cherry StreetGalesburg, IL 61401Phone: 309-341-7751Email: kschrade@knox.edu Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the United States Department of Education's Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for additional information. Office for Civil RightsU.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office500 W Madison St., Suite 1475Chicago, IL 60661-4544Phone: 312-730-1560Email: ocr@ed.gov Inquiries regarding the College's policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 504") should be directed to either the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources or Director of Disability Support Services identified below. For Employees:Assistant Vice President of Human ResourcesAmy ChambersAdministrative Services Center 112 - Campus Box K-200368 South Prairie StreetGalesburg, IL 61401Phone: 309-341-7200Email: adchambers@knox.edu For Students:Director of Disability Support ServicesStephanie GrimesUmbeck Science and Math Center E111 - Campus Box K183340 South West StreetPhone: 309-341-7478Email: sgrimes@knox.edu

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