Culinary Assistant Position Available In Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Culinary Assistant
Position Type Staff
Employee Group Staff
Time Status Full-Time
Time Category Full Time (1560-2080 hours)
Annual Hours 1560
# of Months 9
Hours Per Week 40
Work Dates August 13 – May 10
Campus Main Campus (Grantham)
Position Description
Position Summary Responsible for preparation of food items needed to support board operation serving areas.
Education Required High School Diploma or equivalent
Education Preferred Experience Required Prior prep-kitchen experience
Experience Preferred Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

• General understanding of recipes and food production
• Neat and clean appearance
• Knowledge of proper food handling and storage procedures
• Ability to organize and work in high paced environment
• ServSafe Certification must be completed within 12 months of hire
  Special Working Conditions Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Must be mentally and physically able to perform all essential job functions which require walking, standing, pushing, pulling and lifting. This position is essential; employees providing essential services must report to work as scheduled by their supervisor in the event of an emergency closing or delay.
Driving Requirements N/A
Essential Employee Essential – Emergency Only
Primary Duties 1. Follow proper food handling procedures and keep work area clean and sanitized
2. Pre-prepare food items and support kitchen production needed for all meals
3. Prepare raw ingredients for production of recipes
4. Wrap and label all food items with content and date and store properly
5. Rotate and utilize all food products efficiently to maintain optimum quality
6. Maintain open lines of communication with cooks regarding food production
7. Understand the use and care of all equipment and report failures to Management
8. Prep and prepare food for catering events
9. Maintain consistent and accurate documentation using Quality Control and HACCP reporting tools
10. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Secondary Duties 1. Attend department meetings and training sessions as scheduled
2. Give direction to students making sure they follow procedures as outlines
3. Other duties as assigned.

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Posting Date 05/08/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Deadline Diversity Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
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