Summary:

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, Hot Food Production is responsible for a variety of tasks in relation to creating on trend food options from scratch and cooking short order or batch style service.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED
• Possess a formal culinary education or equivalent experience in high-volume dining environments
• Possess math and reading skills
• Possess an acute understanding of all food allergens and the ability to exclude them from food options
• Experience cooking short order or batch style service
• Ability to create on trend food options from scratch while following recipes Ability to garnish catered dishes
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to function in a high stress environment Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to continuously stand and walk for the duration of an assigned shift

Additional Responsibilities:

• Complete and return all temp, sanitation, production logs to manager at the end of each shift Clean all work areas and complete prep work 15 minutes prior to end of shift to allow manager or lead cook/crew leader to double check work areas
• Maintain clean prep areas, coolers, shelves, and floors in all work areas Ensure that all food labels are accurate and correct
• Inform manager of damaged and unsafe equipment that needs to be repaired or replaced Address client or student concerns about food
• Work catering as deemed necessary for operational needs

Pay Rate will be based on the current Union Contract.

Applicants must be currently authorized in the United States for any employer.

Application:

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume including contact information for three references, and complete the Knox College Employment Application at https://knoxhr.bamboohr.com/jobs/. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Finalists will be subject to a background check.

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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 Coordinator
Kimberly K. Schrader
Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: kschrade@knox.edu

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Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office
500 W Madison St., Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661-4544
Phone: 312-730-1560
Email: ocr@ed.gov

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For Employees:
Human Resources
Administrative Services Center 109 | Campus Box K-200
368 South Prairie Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7200
Email: hr@knox.edu

For Students:
Director of Disability Support Services
Stephanie Grimes
Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183
340 South West Street
Phone: 309-341-7478
Email: sgrimes@knox.edu