Cook's Assistant
- Employer
- Williams College
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 24, 2023
View more
- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant, Auxiliary Services, Food Services Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
Opening Details
Williams College is excited to announce the openings for multiple Cooks Assistants in our Dining Services Department. These positions will work with our staff to ensure our students are able to access fresh meals throughout their time at Williams by ensuring food preparation is done in an efficient and timely manner.
The following shifts are currently available:
- Mission: 40 hours per week, 12-month, year-round, working Sundays 10:30am-7:00pm, Monday through Thursday 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm Monday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday off.
- Whitman’s: 40 hours/week, 12-month, year-round, working 12:00pm-8:30pm Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday off.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting the cooks in the overall function of the kitchen as it pertains to food quality preparation, temperatures, tastes, appearance and garnishing, as well as overall sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and storage areas.
- Preps food per instructions from the First or Second Cook following standardized recipes. Fills in production reports at the end of meal period.
- Clean and sanitize service and food areas as needed during and at the end of shift periods.
- Operates kitchen equipment including the Robo-Coupe, Slicer, Food processors, Peeler and handles knives regularly.
- Ensures all food items being produced are accurately labelled for food allergens, generated from FSS utilizing Net Nutrition and Bartender program prior to being stored or sent to a dining unit.
- Ensures proper HACCP guidelines while following the MA codes as they pertain to food, inventory control and sanitation.
- Ensures that sound environmental practices, composting, recycling, and over all pre-consumer waste reduction measures are being followed utilizing Lean Path.
- Up to date in BBP and MSDS training. Steritech Compliant. Establishes, with manager, daily/weekly cleaning schedules for unit kitchen and assigns staff responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- One year minimum kitchen experience with some experience preparing and cooking
- Must be able to work independently, stand for prolonged periods of time, and handle heavy material involving lifting and bending and complete duties as assigned
- This job requires the lifting of objects up to 40 lbs.
- Must be enthusiastic, energetic and possess strong customer service skills
- Ability to relate to diverse customers and staff in a professional manner
- HACCP federal guideline certification desirable
Conditions of Employment
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, 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 at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert