Garde Manger Cook
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Job Location:
Amherst, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 20
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial socio-economic and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Garde Manger Cook position. The Garde Manger Cook is a 32-hour per week academic year position.
The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $19.64-20.00/hour.
The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors including but not limited to relevant education training and experience tenure status and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here forBenefits Information.
The Garde Manger Cook supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services in providing the campus community with excellent service and production of our menus. This position assists the culinary team with the production and implementation of menu items.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Preparation
Prepare assigned menu items to standard including cold food packaged field trips and ready-to-eat menu items while adhering to standardized recipes and production methods
Maintain operational standards and Health Department regulations
Ensure all areas are maintained in an orderly clean and sanitary manner
Set up food items prior to and during meals meeting established standards and manage the rotation of goods to ensure the highest quality
Perform work in a safe and efficient manner; ensure operational organization before during and after service
Ensure that equipment used is in sound working order; tools used are accurately cared for and stored
Communicate operational needs and concerns effectively and proactively
Effectively collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues and students
Inventory
Assist with the inventory of storage and supply areas
Inspect deliveries for quality and accuracy and communicate deficiencies
Communicate product needs through appropriate channels
Work effectively to reduce waste and loss of supplies and goods
Qualifications:
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current ServSafe Manager Certification or be able to achieve within six (6) months of employment
1 year of food preparation experience
Strong verbal and written communication customer service organizational and time management skills
Ability to taste and work with any and all ingredients used
Ability to mathematically reduce and expand measurements required by recipe
Dedication to working with a diverse and inclusive community
Attention to detail
Work flexible hours based upon operational needs including extended shifts
Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test
Successful completion of required reference and background checks
Preferred
Volume cold food production experience
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
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