Hot Food Cook

Haverford College invites applications for our available full time, non-exempt (37.5 hours per week), benefit eligible Hot Food Cook.

The Hot Food Cook will perform a variety of culinary duties related to the preparation and presentation of meals, and is responsible for portion control and general food production procedures in the kitchen. This position requires working early morning hours, evening hours, weekends and holidays as needed, and is considered essential staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares entrees, soups, and side dishes for meals
• Pre-checks the production sheet to ensure that all items, in correct quantity and quality, are available for the meal
• May be required to instruct swing cook, and/or direct general kitchen workers and students
• Checks equipment to ensure it is available, clean, and in good working order
• Cooks and/or otherwise prepares food in accordance with the production sheet menu, correcting recipes as necessary for yield and quality after review with the manager
• Times food preparation to coincide with starting meal hours and ensures that all food items are ready to serve at the necessary time
• Makes substitutions as dictated by meal counts and approved by the manager
• Prepares food in small batches, when possible, to ensure freshness and high quality
• Monitors service line to ensure proper food service utensils are available, to instruct server(s) in food portion size, and to decorate line for proper presentation
• Consults with manager to determine use of leftover food
• Properly stores leftover food in accordance to HAACP and Serv Safe guidelines
• Assesses the quality of all food items; coordinates with manager
• Ensures that items on service line are properly labeled
• Consults with receiver to ensure food items are pulled for next day’s meals and notifies the manager of any problems
• Maintains proper food temperatures of both hot and cold foods (hot above 140°F and cold food below 40°F), taking corrective action when necessary; keeps accurate food temperature charts, reporting problems to supervisors
• Adheres to standards outlined by sanitation program (ServSafe), Lower Merion Health Department and Haverford College Dining Services
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or directed
• Works special events and catering functions as needed
• Cleans equipment used in preparation of meal
• Coordinates cleaning schedule for the kitchen with other kitchen staff and student workers
• Completes production sheet and submits to manager

Line of Report: This position reports to the Sous Chef and Exec. Chef. General Food Service Workers may report to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as a cook in the food service industry or any combination of education and experience to produce the necessary skills, abilities, and knowledge

Professional Competencies

• Ability to operate industrial-type kitchen equipment including but not limited to: meat slicer, steamer, steam kettles, ovens, cooking utensils, buffalo chopper, deep fryer, mixer, grill and range
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
• Ability to use and convert weights and measures, both liquid and dry
• Strong communication skills to include reading, writing, following instructions, and communicating in proficient English.
• Ability to view small print in various forms (such as cash register keys, receipts, menus, and instruction sheets)
• Must be mobile between work stations and numerous campus buildings, able to climb stairs while carrying heavy items, to bend over/pick up and lift heavy items up and down, and to work in extreme temperatures

Preferred Qualifications

• Current ServSafe certification (training will be provided by College if Hot Food Cook does not already possess certification)
• Current Allertrain Certification (training will be provided by College if Hot Food Cook does not already possess certification)

Special Requirements

• All faculty and staff (including contract workers) who are employed or engaged by Haverford College, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and provide proof of vaccination, unless an exemption from this policy has been granted as an accommodation or otherwise.
• Must be available to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as event schedule dictates
• This position is considered essential staff and must be available to work during inclement weather conditions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three (3) references by visiting https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Haverford-Campus/Hot-Food-Cook_R461 . The application deadline is April 6, 2023 . Application review will begin after deadline has passed.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.