PT Kitchen Lab Assistant

Job Description

This position is needed to support expanding operational needs of the culinary institute specifically as we expand offerings to the public particularly the restaurant, community workshops, charity events and other initiatives. This position is also necessary for the continuation of community workshops assisting in the operation of the kitchen, including ingredient set-up, preparation & execution of recipes and cleaning. 

1. Support the mission of the college and the department.
2. Support the expanding operational needs of the culinary institute specifically as we expand offerings to the public particularly community workshops, charity events and other initiatives.
3. This position is also necessary for the continuation of community workshops assisting in the operation of the kitchen including ingredient set-up, preparation & execution of recipes and cleaning.
4. Assist with the Culinary Institute’s retail, community operations and special events including nights/weekends.
5. Provide exceptional dining service to our guests. (Taking orders, point of sale entry, serving food & drinks, clearing tables)
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, including maintaining a valid driver’s license in good standing with DMV for those jobs that require driving.

Essential Skills:

• Comfortable interacting with the public in a professional manner.
• Provide exceptional dining service to our guests. (Taking orders, point of sale entry, serving food & drinks, clearing tables)
• Communicate clearly and follow directions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift 35# comfortably.
• Prior experience in the hospitality industry, preferred.
• A deep appreciation, understanding, tolerance, and commitment to free speech and diversity in an academic organization.
• Ability to exercise good judgment concerning College policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of POS/Reservations technology.

Salary:

$16.00 per hour

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume to HRresume@sussex.edu. Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency exemption committee based on critical need or hardship.