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AM Swing Cook

• 3.9 1000 West Austin Boulevard, Nevada, MO 64772 $15.50 an hour
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Indeed Title:

AM Swing Cook Date:

June 2025

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt Salary:

$15.50 Reports to:

Director of Dining Services Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Dining Services and the Director of Dining. Is responsible for assisting the AM Line Chef in performing a variety of food preparation tasks, food serving tasks, sanitization tasks, and related work as required. Works in conjunction with line chefs, servers, dishwashers, and student workers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares food according to recipes and production sheets; produces food that is up to the required standards of the college. Maintains work area and equipment in a neat, efficient, and sanitary condition; follows Missouri food code standards. Completes production sheets accurately and timely. Maintains and produces proper levels of food items for the next day menu; uses leftovers properly to minimize food waste. Presents dishes with proper appearance, flavor, and attention to detail. Trains and assists student workers in food preparation. Assists on dish machine, service line, and other areas as needed. Sets up, maintains, and serves supply of food items on the hot food line.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of food production and serving methods and procedures; basic elements of correct English usage, spelling, vocabulary; and basic mathematics. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires multi-tasking and working on multiple dishes at once. Food production and serving; following and giving oral and written instructions; maintaining records; reading and writing at the level required for successful job performance; learning rules, methods, and policies of the workplace; spelling correctly; using correct English; making simple mathematical calculations; lifting up to 50 pounds; and standing for an extended period of time.

Credentials and Experience:

High school graduate. Two years' experience in the food service industry including food production and cooking preferred.

General Schedule:

AM Swing Cook 2: Mondays, 6:00 am

• 3:00 pm, AM Line Chef Tuesdays, 6:00 am
• 3:00 pm, AM Pantry Chef Wednesday, 6:00 am
• 3:00 pm, AM Pastry Chef Thursday, 6:00 am
• 3:00 pm, AM Line Chef Fridays, OFF Every other weekend: Saturday, 6:00 am
• 3:00 pm, AM Pantry Chef Sunday, 6:00 am
• 3:00 pm, AM Line Chef Overtime required for special events Full time, 9-month position