Cook (Part-Time)

About the role

Swarthmore Dining is seeking a Culinary Associate to join our dynamic team. This position works in various stations including Cook, Pizza Cook, Commissary, and Baker.

Responsibilities

• Consults daily menu and production sheets
• Preps ingredients and cooks or bakes menu items according to standard recipes
• Ensures food production meets departmental standards of quality, taste, creativity, presentation, and variety
• Aids in executing menu items, food safety, and kitchen equipment sanitation
• Maintains a professional and clean appearance
• Communicates with front of house about menu items and portion sizes
• Prepares baked goods and prepares food items according to standards
• Communicates with the line server/food runner about menu items and portion control
• Monitors and communicates with the line server/food runner about menu items and portion control
• Prepares salads, deli, catering platters, grab-n-go sandwiches, coffee bar sandwiches, and retail locations as directed
• Prepares and serves food items according to standards
• Uses and cleans commercial baking equipment

Requirements

• 2 years of cook experience in a high-volume food establishment or completion of a culinary vocational training program
• Excellent culinary knife skills
• Recipe scaling for various batch sizes
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to read and follow recipes
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and management with professionalism and respect
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions

Qualifications

• Culinary program certificate
• 3-5 years of experience in high volume food establishment
• Serv-safe certification
• Food Allergen knowledge/certification
• Valid PA driver's license