College: SOWELA

Department: Workforce Development

Sub department: 

Type of Appointment: Classified

Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist in food preparation, cooking and assembly:
o Helping cooks prepare meals by washing, cutting, peeling, and slicing ingredients.
o Chop, dice and slice vegetables, fruits and other food items.
o Measure and portion ingredients accurately.
o Assist in preparation tasks such as blanching vegetables, boiling eggs, or par-cooking meats.
o Assist in cooking basic breakfast and lunch items such as eggs, sandwiches, salads, soups, and simple entrees.
o Operate kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens, fryers, and toasters.
o Follow recipes and instructions for cooking various dishes.
o Plate and garnish dishes.
• Cleaning and sanitization:
o Mopping and sweeping the kitchen.
o Disposal of waste and garbage properly.
o Washing, drying, and putting away all dishes, pots and pans, and kitchen utensils.
o Clearing and cleaning tables as necessary, refilling condiments and other supplies.
o Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen area.
• Assist cashier(s):
o Greet and assist customers at the cash register.
o Ring up purchases accurately using the system.
o Handle cash transactions and provide change to customers.
o Provide service to customers by answering questions about menu items or special requests.
o Packing takeout orders.
• Stocking and inventory management:
o Unloading food supplies from delivery trucks.
o Store food supplies and ingredients properly.
o Assist in checking inventory levels and notifying supervisors when supplies are running low.
o Organize and rotate stock as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent

Required Experience: 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to follow recipes and use appropriate utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to learn the Point-of-Sale system and handle cash and cards.
• Knowledge of proper waste management and cleaning procedures.

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

Preferred Education: 

Preferred Experience: One or more years in the food industry

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.