Assistant Catering Chef
Assistant Catering Chef
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Job Description
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Assistant Catering Chef to join our vibrant Dining Services team. In this role you will play a vital part in creating exceptional dining experiences for our students faculty and staff. Your culinary expertise will contribute to the preparation and presentation of highquality meals for various events and gatherings.
Position Details:
Pay starts at $27.00 per hour commensurate with experience.
Hours: 40 hours per week 12month yearround position
Schedule: The schedule for the Assistant Catering Chef will be based on the catering needs of the department and will include variable day evening and weekend hours with overtime hours required as needed. During the slower periods in catering this position may be assigned other culinary duties in one of the Dining Services dining units.
Reporting to: Senior Operations Manager for Catering and Faculty House
Key Responsibilities:
Menu Development: Assist the Chef in suggesting and producing menus for lunch catered events and other special venues considering the preferences of a diverse community. Understand the popularity of various ethnic dishes vegetarian vegan and religious cuisines as it applies to menu planning and food production.
Display Cooking: Implement display cooking methods that enhance preparation service and presentation.
Sanitation and Safety: Maintain high standards related to sanitation safety food quality and service in accordance with the Williams Dining Services Quality Assurance program HACCP and MA Food Code 2002.
Receiving and Storage: In conjunction with the Catering Chef ensure that the receiving and storage of food and nonfood items comply with Williams Dining purchasing/receiving procedures and all local and state codes.
Quality Evaluation: Evaluate food products maintaining quality standards regarding taste texture temperature and presentation.
Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain high standards of sanitation and cleanliness throughout the kitchen areas at all times including proper maintenance of all equipment and critical areas.
Team Development: Assist the Chef in developing a professional team in the areas of food production service and sanitation. Take on supervisory duties in the absence of the Catering Chef.
Inventory Management: Ensure that inventory par values of no more than two weeks on hand are maintained and that proper rotation of goods using the FIFO method is practiced.
Environmental Practices: Ensure that sound environmental practices composting recycling and overall preconsumer waste reduction measures are being followed.
Event Coordination: Play an essential role in the timely organization transportation setup and breakdown of catered events served both on campus and at the Faculty House.
Qualifications:
Minimum of five years of experience demonstrating progressive responsibilities in upscale banquet/buffet catering or a fine dining service associated with high quality hotel restaurant or conference center is required
Ability to work either independently or as part of a team solve problems and organize details is necessary
Experience with a computerized food service management system and the completion of a formal culinary training program is desirable
Ability to lift heavy objects stand and remain active for long periods of time
Serve Safe and/or HACCP federal guideline certification is necessary
Ability to drive a catering truck is required
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.
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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
