Part-Time Cook II – PM

Part-Time Cook II – PM
Mechanicsburg, PA, United States

Description:

Prepare
meals, ensuring that both quality and quantity are maintained following standardized recipes.

Primary
Duties

1. Prepare quality meals of appropriate volume by following standardized recipes ensuring that both quality and
quantity are maintained. Monitor the efficient use of leftovers. Wrap, label, date and store properly.
2. Provide production estimates
and write production records using serving line worksheets.
3. Check food supplies prior to each meal to ensure that quantities of food
available correspond with the daily recipe and production requirements.
4. Assist Executive Chef in developing menu items that are unique
and appealing.
5. Monitor serving lines to ensure proper portion control and food presentation is maintained.
6. Produce consistent
and accurate documentation using Quality Control and HACCP reporting tools.
7. Assist Lead Cook (Catering) with the preparation and
production of food for catering events.
8. Train and supervise Pantry Lead.
9. In the absence of the Lead Cook, the Cook II will
support the Lead Cook’s operational duties.
10. Complete daily cleaning assignments. Clean and sanitize equipment and work area.
11.
Assist in securing food service facilities.
12. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary
Duties

1. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications
Education
Required

High School Diploma; degree from an accredited culinary institute or equivalent experience. Must be ServSafe
certified.

Education Preferred

Experience Required

2 years of high volume restaurant,
hotel or institutional culinary experience

Experience Preferred

Skills, Characteristics
Required

Clean appearance and work habits
Fundamental knife skills and good culinary technique
Knowledge of
standard weights and measures
Quality cooking skills, recipe accuracy; ability to maintain ServSafe standards
Knowledge of use and
care of food service equipment
Ability to organize and work in high-paced environment

Special Working
Conditions

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be mentally and physically able to perform essential job functions, which
require walking, standing, pushing and pulling. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evening and some weekend hours to meet
the demands of the operation. 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

About
Us
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.

Job Info
Job Identification:
463
Job Category: Dining Services
Posting Date: 07/09/2026, 02:09 PM
Job Schedule: Part
time
Locations: 1 University Ave, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055, US

To apply, visit https://messiah-ibvrjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/463

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