Southeast HERC

Weekend Availability is a must. 

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. 
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. 
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. 
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. 

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices. 
• Substitute for, assist other cooks during emergencies, or rush periods. 
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables in preparation for use.
• Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foodstuffs for consumption.
• Identify, list and explain ingredients in response to dietary inquiries.
• Prepare and serve family meals for Hotel employees.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions (i.e. menus/recipes) as well as to cook and plan meals.
• Must be able to stand 5-6 hours a day and to squat, reach & bend on a regular basis.
• Must have knowledge of food storage/handling techniques.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.  

Position involves working in a kitchen setting.  Occasional (10-33%) sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, 
crouching and crawling. Frequent (34-66%) lifting up to 50 pounds.  Constant (67-100%) standing, 
walking, reaching, talking, hearing, tasting and smelling.
 
 
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. 

About Kirkwood Community College

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