Position Detail
Food Service Prep Cooks
| Search: | #948 |
|---|---|
| Date Posted: | 07/30/2021 |
| Type/Department: | Staff in Hampshire Food |
| Search Status: | Position Filled |
| Apply Now: | Currently we are not accepting resumes for this position. |
Hampshire College Department: Dining Services
Job Title: Food Service Prep Cooks Position Type:
Full Time Schedule: 40 Hours a week/ 10-month employment cycle August 1 to May 31
Pay Range/ Status: $16.00 Hour Non-Exempt
Location: Hampshire College Campus in Amherst, MA
Reports to: Director of Dining Services
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
NOW OFFERRING A $300 SIGNING BONUS
Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is located on a beautiful rural campus in Amherst, Massachusetts. We provide residential undergraduate education to nearly 600 students. Each department at Hampshire College contributes to the collaborative culture of the organization and plays an important role in the success of the College. Our Dining Services department provides high quality meal services to students, employees, and guests in the form of take-out, dining-in, and catering from multiple locations on campus. Dining Services is a creative, collaborative, and positive work environment. As part of the Dining Services team, you will be instrumental in the department achieving its mission and goals!
The prep cooks prepare and serve sandwiches, salads, grab and go and other hot or cold food items as needed. May also be assigned to cashier, dish wash, serve and prepare meals, Duties include obtaining daily production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef. Prepares and packages the various grab and go items, sandwiches, desserts, etc. Prepares sandwich meats, cheeses, condiments and salads using approved production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control. Sets up grab and go case as needed ensuring temperatures are taken, recorded and within acceptable ranges; notifies supervisor if refrigerator temperatures are not within acceptable limits.
High School diploma or equivalent with two years of job-related experience is required. Must be ServSafe certified. Qualified candidates must be able to prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules. Must have commitment to quality, be well organized, detail oriented, and able to multi task, and able to interact in a pleasant manner with a diverse guest group. These positions require frequent standing, and bending from the waist, and proficiency handling knives. Candidates must be able to lift 30 pounds. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds is essential. Successful candidates will strengthen Hampshire College’s climate for diversity, equity & inclusion, demonstrate skill in understanding of cultural differences, and be passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
These 10-month, 40 hour/week benefited position have an employment cycle of August 1 through May 31. While the positions are 40 hours a week, Dining Services employees have some flexibility with scheduling. The hourly pay rate for this position is $16.00 with excellent benefits program including health, dental, vision, an employee assistance program, a retirement plan, tuition benefits, and more! Please submit your application and names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at https://jobs.hampshire.edu/. If you require assistance in completing an online application, or have questions about this position, please call 413-559-6985.
Hampshire College is an equal opportunity employer and deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are particularly committed to revealing and combating the social and institutional structures that support racism and white supremacy in all phases of employment and college life. We believe that the educational and employment environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to work and grow. We encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, veterans, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Hampshire College is committed to removing barriers to employment faced by equity-seeking groups and encourages (but does not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their application materials. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in the work environment are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.
Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.