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Assistant Cook
Job Locations US-NM-Albuquerque
ID 2026-13745 College TUNY - College of Dental Medicine Position Type Full-Time Schedule Shift 6:00am-3:00pm Monday-Thursday , 6:00am-12:00pm Friday Hours Per Week 36.5 Travel As needed Category Facilities/Security/Food Service FLSA Status Non-Exempt Location : Country US
Overview The Assistant Cook works closely with the Cook to support daily food preparation, cooking, and serving activities for the University cafeteria. The Assistant Cook assists with routine kitchen operations while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment and following established food safety, sanitation procedures, and applicable kosher dietary guidelines.
Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assist the Cook with food preparation and cooking tasks according to established recipes, menus, portion standards, and instructions from the Cafeteria Manager.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including cutting, peeling, slicing, measuring, and portioning.
• Follow established kosher dietary guidelines and kitchen procedures in the preparation, handling, storage, and service of food.
• Assist with setting up food service areas and serving meals to students, faculty, staff, and other members of the University community.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, dating, and rotating food products and supplies.
• Monitor food products and supplies and notify the Cook when supplies are running low.
• Assist with local pickup of ingredients, supplies, and other necessary items for cafeteria operations.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, food preparation surfaces, service areas, and other assigned work areas.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils as instructed.
• Report equipment issues and safety concerns to the Cafeteria Manager, as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with kitchen staff and members of the University community.
• Complete required food safety, sanitation, kosher kitchen, and workplace safety training as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.