First Cook - Driscoll Dining Hall
First Cook - Driscoll Dining Hall
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Job Description
Join our dynamic team at Driscoll Dining Hall as a First Cook where your culinary expertise will shine in a fastpaced rewarding environment. This role is essential in ensuring highquality food preparation and service for our students faculty and staff.
Position Details: Pay starts at $30.00 per hour commensurate with experience.
Hours:40 hours per week 12month yearround position
Schedule:Tuesday Thursday Friday 10:30 a 7:00 pm and Wednesday and Saturday 11:45 am 8:15 pm; off on Sunday and Monday. All schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the department.
Reporting to:Unit Manager at Driscoll
Responsibilities:
Assist with overall kitchen functions related to food quality preparation temperatures tastes appearance garnishing and sanitation of kitchen and storage areas.
Ensure accurate labeling of food items for allergens using the FSS system and Net Nutrition.
Utilize the Lean Path Waste Reporting System for managing preconsumer waste and oversee recycling efforts.
Forecast and order menu items timely using the CBORD FSS System including evaluating and storing weekly menu food items.
Support sustainable practices by purchasing locally grown produce when possible and maintain budgeted food expenses.
Review weekly cost per meal (CPM) with the manager for necessary menu adjustments while ensuring food quality.
Maintain inventory levels not exceeding two weeks and complete accurate production records in compliance with MA Food Code.
Prepare allergen meals according to the allergen meal prep chart and action plan to ensure safety standards.
Demonstrate culinary skills and provide staff training by preparing daily menu items and managing foodrelated functions.
Participate in planning cycle menus special functions festive meals and display cooking with a focus on diversity and nutritional value.
Uphold sanitation safety food quality and service standards in line with Williams Dining Services Quality Assurance Program and HACCP.
Conduct continuous training on food allergens and physical safety during weekly staff meetings.
Maintain safe food holding temperatures throughout meal service using food thermometers.
Attend unit production allergen and department meetings regularly.
Assist the manager in developing a professional kitchen staff and address issues per Williams Dining Services Conflict.
Establish daily/weekly cleaning schedules for the kitchen and assign staff responsibilities for major cleaning.
Report safety and maintenance concerns to the manager as observed or reported by staff.
Perform additional tasks as required to support kitchen operations for student board and campus events while ensuring food quality and customer service.
Qualifications:
Minimum of five years of experience in food service operations including food production service sanitation and forecasting.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team solve problems and organize details effectively.
Experience with computerized food service management systems and completion of a formal culinary training program is desirable.
Capability to lift heavy objects stand and remain active for long periods.
Serve Safe and/or HACCP federal guideline certification is necessary.
Allergen Awareness certification preferred.
Proficient in computer programs such as FSS/CBORD BarTender Excel and Word.
Application Review:
Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This fulltime position is eligible for Williams Colleges robust benefits package designed to support you in your work and overall health and wellness.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant including the completion of a criminal record check and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments promotions and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race color sex national origin religion age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or military service.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for nondiscrimination Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live learn and thrive. As part of this commitment we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone ator email at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
