Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR6985
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
$23.75/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 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 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.
Food Safety and Allergen Awareness
All Dining Services employees are responsible for
understanding and implementing established food safety procedures and allergen prevention protocols. Team members must actively support and
respond appropriately to individuals with food allergies to ensure a safe dining experience for all community members.
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 the 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 is 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
- Equivalent work experience in lieu of
minimum education and related experience - 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. - 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 the recipe - Attention to detail
- Work flexible hours based upon departmental needs, including extended
shifts - Experience supporting initiatives that foster an inclusive and respectful environment
- Successful completion of
required reference and background checks - An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check
- Successful
completion of pre-employment physical and lift test - Valid driver’s license and successful completion of Five College Risk
Management driver credentialing program.
(See: https://www.fivecolleges.edu/riskmgmt/driver_credentialing)
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_JR6985-1<
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