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- Employer
- Phillips Exeter Academy
- Location
- Exeter, New Hampshire, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Aug 7, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Auxiliary Services, Food Services Management
- Employment Type
- Part Time
Job Details
SCHEDULE: Part-time, nights and weekends are integral and flexibility is required. Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs.
Essential Personnel*
Pay Group
Type
Status
Fiscal Year Weeks
Class
Department
Location
BiWkly (Hourly)
Regular
Part-Time
Full year (52 weeks)
Staff
Dining
On-Campus
Position Purpose
Supports other cooks in ensuring the consistent and timely production, quality and quantity of the food to be served in the residential dining halls.
Job Responsibilities
Meals/Customer Service
- Work collaboratively with other cooks to ensure quality and quantity of food service production
- Follow menus, recipes and standardized worksheets in the production of meals.
- Ensure that all foods are produced and served in accordance with HAACP standards, policies and procedures.
- Ensure portion control, batch cooking and proper utilization of leftovers.
- Work with other cooks to maintain adequate supply of menu items through the meal period.
- Assist with the proper sanitation of work areas, kitchen equipment and all kitchen surfaces including (but not limited to) walk-in and reach-in refrigerators, floors, walls, shelving, drawers, exhaust hoods, etc.
- Work in the dish room, kitchen or dining room as assigned.
- Observe all safety and ServSafe policies/procedures regarding proper handling and labeling of food and equipment while preparing, serving and storing food.
- Practice proper cleaning/sanitation procedures for all kitchen equipment and observe all MSDS policies/ procedures for safety and sanitation.
- Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life .
- Must be able to read and understand recipes, and be able to perform math calculations to convert recipes and measures
- Must be familiar with kitchen equipment, materials and methods used in cooking, and care of utensils and equipment.
- Ability to work safely with knives and kitchen equipme
- Must demonstrate knowledge of high standards of kitchen cleanliness.
- Ability to perform basic math computations and follow recipes.
- Ability to correctly identify product.
- Must possess knowledge and commit to health and safety procedures with food handling and preparation.
- Practices excellent personal hygiene habits; follows and adheres to uniform standards da
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends, and holida
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and under short time constraints.
- Must possess excellent guest service and hospitality skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
- A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
- High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.
None.
Position Requirements
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Some college experience helpful.
- ServSafe certification is required. Must be able to obtain certificate within 60 days of hire (attend required class and pass test).
- 1-year experience in these duties or a culinary school/ program.
- Experience in an academic institution preferred.
- Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and will require the ability to remain standing for extended periods of time, go up and down flights of steps, lift and push heavy objects as well as stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift.
- Ability and dexterity to grasp and grip and safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
- Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs without assistance.
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example using a keyboard.
- Ability to work under a range of temperature conditions such as withstanding exposure to extreme heat in the kitchen or extreme cold from freezers.
- Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
- Clean Driving record (reviewed annually) .
*This position is considered “Essential Personnel” in the event that:
- an emergency occurs on the PEA Campus or in the vicinity that would impact PEA;
- inclement weather forces the closing of campus or;
- other emergency events deemed appropriate.
Company
Phillips Exeter Academy, co-founded by John and Elizabeth Phillips in 1781 who believed every student should have access to the very best education, embraces the ideals of both goodness and knowledge.
Phillips Exeter Academy is located in Exeter, a southern New Hampshire town settled by European colonists nearly 400 years ago.
The Academy campus, set in the town's village, is divided by the three principal streets of the community, creating a walkable atmosphere. Dormitories and dining halls are easily accessible from classrooms and other facilities like the student center, library, art gallery, theater, and athletic buildings and fields. Downtown stores and restaurants, as well as a riverside pathway, are just off campus.
Now a coeducational residential school with more than 1,000 high school students from the U.S. and 33 foreign countries, Exeter has a centuries-old tradition of academic excellence and a commitment to empowering Exonians to find their place in the world.
We are a community that celebrates curiosity and cultivates potential. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1, more than 450 courses in 18 subject areas, and the opportunity to study on five continents, Exeter provides unparalleled opportunities for discovery and exploration, of both self and subject matter.
At Exeter, employee development will focus on nurturing careers and providing opportunities for professional growth. All employees will be given clear expectations and will be expected to perform their job responsibilities with proficiency and an appreciation of the importance of their responsibilities and a commitment to excellence. Employees seeking to develop skills and experiences in order to grow and take on new responsibilities will be supported as appropriate. Employees are entitled to clear, honest and timely feedback on the performance of their responsibilities, and will be held accountable for acting on such feedback where a need for improvement has been identified.
Employee engagement is focused on building connection and supporting the well-being of all employees. Our goal is for employees to feel connected to our community as a whole, that their work has meaning and impact, and that they are appreciated for the work that they do. Employee voice is encouraged and agency is attained through open channels of communication and engagement that support the success of the Academy. The Academy seeks to be a best place to work where all adults have a strong sense of belonging and inclusion, and where there is a common understanding of what it means to do things with a commitment to excellence, personal growth, accountability to oneself and others, respect, gratitude, humility and generosity of spirit.
Compensation and Benefits packages should attract a high performing and diverse workforce — employees who are committed to the mission and values of the school and have the skills necessary to succeed. Our compensation and benefits should be highly competitive with comparable markets. Benefits should be relevant, flexible and contribute to attracting and retaining employees of the highest talent. Our compensation structures should be transparent, clearly communicated and have the flexibility to recognize outstanding performance.
- Website
- http://www.exeter.edu/
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