Garde Manger Cook

Amherst College


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 Garde Manger Cook position. The Garde Manger Cook is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $17.71/hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the w ays in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

The Garde Manger 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 diverse culinary team with the production and implementation of menu items. This position supports a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. 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.

The work schedule varies and corresponds to the College's operational needs, but generally is Thursday through Tuesday 7:00am - 3:00 pm. As our work is central to student life, their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year and in such, a flexible schedule with extended shift times is required. This individual may be asked to cover other shifts or work in other areas of the operation based on business demand. In addition, the position is designated as providing essential services and should report to work, or remain on duty even though the College is closed.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation

• Prepare assigned menu items to standard, including cold food, packaged field trips, and ready-to-eat menu items while adhering to standardized recipes and production methods
• Maintain operational standards and Health Department regulations
• Ensure all areas are maintained in an orderly, clean, and sanitary manner
• Set up food items prior to and during meals meeting established standards, and manage the rotation of goods to ensure the highest quality
• Perform work in a safe and efficient manner; ensure operational organization before, during, and after service
• Ensure that equipment used is in sound, and working order; tools used are properly cared for and stored
• Communicate operational needs and concerns effectively and pro-actively
• Effectively collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues and students

Inventory

• Assist with the inventory of storage and supply areas
• Inspect deliveries for quality and accuracy and communicate deficiencies
• Communicate product needs through appropriate channels
• Work effectively to reduce waste and loss of supply and goods

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current ServSafe Manager Certification or be able to achieve within six (6) months of employment
  
  Allergen Awareness as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• 1+ year of food preparation 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 the recipe
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for all people
• Attention to detail
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and lift test
• Work flexible hours based upon operational needs including extended shifts

Preferred:

• Prior food service production
• Culinary training, certification, or degree
• Volume cold food production experience

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply).

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure itmeets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information .

Interestedcandidates 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 Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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