Food Service Technician (Emerging Careers) | Onsite - Cary, NC

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 2:30pm

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About the job

Tired of the long days and nights and weekend grinds of restaurant work? Tired of working every holiday? Think a Monday-Friday job is out of the question? Well check us out!    

The mission of the SAS Food Service Department is to support SAS and its employees by offering safe, high-quality food and service, while providing great hospitality.  

The Food Services team is looking for a Food Service Technician who is well skilled, and a creative culinarian with versatile talents. This individual will prepare deli sandwiches, salads, spreads, and specials in the Atrium Cafe. The Atrium Café is a full-service restaurant in Building R on the campus of SAS Institute.

As a Food Service Technician (Emerging Careers), you will:

• Work independently or with little help from supervisors in the preparation of items for the Atrium Café’s lunch services.  These assignments may be moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
• The primary role of this position will be to provide service for the deli of the Atrium Café. This includes but is not limited to:
  
  • Creating and planning menu items and specials to be served in the deli and adding them to the SAS Food Services menu planner as necessary.
  • Slicing meats and cheeses using a meat slicer.
  • Assembling hot and cold, made-to-order and grab-and-go sandwiches, sides, and special offerings
  • Ordering and maintaining inventory of deli products.
• Follow all health and safety regulations in the preparation and storage of food and in cleanup of all areas of the café.
• Store all foods in an orderly fashion in the proper environment.
• Operate and maintain food service equipment, including but not limited to: slicer, panini press, rapid-cook countertop oven. Report repairs and maintenance needs.
• May serve food on the entrée line as necessary.  
• May assist in preparation of entrée, starch or vegetable preparation.
• Assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed.
• Utilizes computer to stay informed about company news and policies.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with food preparation in area of responsibility.
• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Foodservice, or related field
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• Through knowledge of operation of quantity food service equipment such as mixer, dish machine, oven, slicer, food processor and cooking principles.
• Ability to work in hot kitchen or with hot water; ability to stand at work table or serving line up to seven hours per day.
• Advanced food preparation skills, first rate knife skills, cooking at correct temperature, and presenting finished dish in an attractive manner.
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn computer applications specific to departmental needs.
• ServSafe or Equivalent Certification
• Basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

World-Class Benefits  

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include...
  • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
  • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. 

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