Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR6788
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 Second Cook position.
The Second Cook is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $22.10 to $23.00 per
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 for Benefits Information.
The Second Cook supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services
in providing the diverse campus community with excellent service and production of our menus. This position assists the culinary team with
the production and implementation of menu items. This individual takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates
in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
This position ensures that the quantity
and quality of our production are consistent with our standards and works with all members of the team to meet and exceed the expectations
of our customers. This individual produces menu components from fresh and exceptional ingredients and is proficient in the technical skills
and knowledge required to achieve this, being well-versed in food, its history, and trends.
The work schedule changes often and
corresponds to the College’s operational needs. The position may assist with board plan coverage in student dining and/or assist with
campus-wide events. As our work is central to student life, their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year, and
as such, a flexible schedule with extended shift times is required. In addition, the position is designated to provide essential services
and should report to work or remain on duty even though the College is closed.
Summary of
Responsibilities:
Supervision
- Provide operational supervision, both directly and in conjunction with the First Cook, over
the daily culinary operations while supporting the culinary team with the planning, production and implementation of menus and
systems - Participate in employee training and development, and the assessment of team member performance
- Provide and maintain
the tools, information, resources, and support necessary to enable individual and the team’s success - Coach and supervise service
staff on storage, portioning, and handling of menu items - Perform regular inspections of Stations and Service areas in support of
established standards - Maintain the accuracy of production schedules and usage reports, and communicate deficiencies
- Manage
inventory levels and quality; maintain the organization of Production Storage Areas - Ensure the culinary operation is secure,
organized, safe, and clean during production, service, and at the end of events and shifts. - Maintain a commitment to the quality of
our resources and work to prevent loss and eliminate waste - Promote our standards of quality, service and the safety of our work
environment. This includes all food safety standards, including time and temperature as a control
Preparation
- Support the
operational standards and Health Department regulations - Ensure all areas are maintained in an orderly, clean, and sanitary manner,
as well as oversee the complete breakdown and cleaning of all equipment. - Ensure production of menu items are to
standard - Ensure recipes are followed, uniform production standards are met, and all items are of the highest possible
quality
Operational Coverage
- Support operations during downtimes and in times of need by covering stations, supervisory
roles and other roles as assigned by First Cooks and culinary leadership
Menu Development
- Help create, manage, and serve
seasonal, fresh menus from exceptional ingredients - Assist with product and process refinement
- Assist with new product
research and development - Corrects discrepancies in production sheets and
recipes
Qualifications:
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3-5 years of food preparation
experience, including hot and cold food production, high volume catering/banquet production, buffet presentation, la carte cooking,
including sauteing, grilling, roasting, and other fundamental cooking techniques - Equivalent work experience in lieu of minimum
education and related 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 - Attention to detail
- Work flexible hours based upon departmental needs, including extended
shifts
Preferred
- 5+ years high-volume food production
- Supervisory experience
Interested candidates are
asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. 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. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates
throughout the application and interview process upon request.
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.
To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Second-Cook_JR6788-1<
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