Cold Food Production at Knox College – Galesburg, Illinois

Summary: Under the direction of the Executive Chef, Cold Food Production is responsible for a variety

of tasks in relation to creating on trend food options from scratch while following recipes and composing catering tray compositions autonomously.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a formal culinary education or equivalent experience in high volume food production

environments

• Possess an acute understanding of all food allergens and the ability to exclude them from food

options

• Possess basic math and reading skills

• Ability to follow instructions and recipes

• Ability to create more than 2,000 food items per week autonomously

• Ability to function in a high stress environment

• Ability to lift 20 pounds

• Ability to continuously stand and walk for the duration of an assigned shift

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepare food items while adhering to strict food safety handling protocols

• Complete and return all temp, sanitation, and 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

• Ensure that all food labels are accurate and correct

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests

• Maintain clean prep areas, coolers, shelves, and floors in all work areas

• Maintain mandated cooler shelf storage order guidelines

• Address client or student concerns about food

• Assist with Hard Knox front of house cold food options as needed

• Inform manager of damaged and unsafe equipment that needs to be repaired or replaced

• Work catering as deemed necessary for operational needs

Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care

Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Non-Discrimination Notice: In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from discriminating on the basis of sex.

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance. Any inquiries regarding policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment, including Title IX sexual harassment, as well as the policy prohibiting hazing, should be directed to the Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance identified below. Staff in the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance are 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.

Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance
Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: cultureofrespect@knox.edu

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance, the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

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

Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) should be directed to the ADA/504 Coordinator identified below:

Knox College ADA/504 Coordinator
Jennie Hemingway, PhD
Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: jhemingway@knox.edu

Employees requesting accommodations may contact:

Human Resources
52 W South St., Alumni Hall, Suite 100 | Campus Box K-200
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7162 or 309-341-7543
Email: hr@knox.edu

Students requesting accommodations may contact:

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