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 Third Cook position. The Third Cook is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $20.16 per hour. Given Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The Third Cook supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services in providing the diverse 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 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 Third Cook supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services by providing the campus community with excellent service through the quality production of our menus. This position ensures that the quantity and quality of our production are consistent with the standards of Dining Services and works with members of the team to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.
This individual produces menu components from fresh and exceptional ingredients and is proficient in the technical skill and knowledge required to achieve this, being well versed in food, its history, and trends. This position involves direct customer interaction and display/demonstration cooking requiring oneself to present at all times in a professional, approachable and supportive manner.
The work schedule varies and corresponds to the College’s operational needs, but generally is Thursday – Monday 12:30 pm-9:00 pm, Summer hours 11:00 am - 7:30 pm. At times, this position may be asked to assist with production at other times in student dining or help out in other areas of the kitchen as needed along with campus-wide events at any time. 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. 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 Responsibilities:
Preparation
Prepare assigned menu items to standard, including hot and cold food 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, manage the rotation of goods to ensure 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, working order; tools used are properly cared for and stored
Communicate operational needs and concerns effectively and proactively
Help to maintain the accuracy of production schedules and usage reports
Maintain a commitment to the quality of our resources and work to prevent loss and eliminate waste
Effectively collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues and students
Promote our standards of quality and service and the safety of our work environment
Menus
Help create, maintain, 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
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
Communication and Workday
Regularly checking your amherst.edu email is required to stay up to date on college-wide and departmental communications
This includes communication by email, message boards and The Daily Mammouth
Important information is shared through these communications that affect your job and help you stay up to date on departmental specific updates, upcoming meetings and events
Learning and using Workday to manage clocking in and out for shifts, time off requests and all other functions required to manage your personal information
Qualifications:
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current ServSafe Manager Certification or be able to achieve within (6) months of employment
Allergen Awareness as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or be able to achieve within (6) months of employment
2 + years of food preparation experience including hot and cold food production, breakfast production and egg cookery, high volume catering/banquet production, buffet presentation, a’la carte cooking, baking, and pastry
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 recipe
Attention to detail
Work flexible hours based upon departmental needs including extended shifts
Preferred
Associate’s degree or equivalent in Culinary Arts
3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar, high volume, scratch operation
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
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 it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for
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