Cook's Assistant

About the role

Williams College's Dining Services is seeking a dedicated and reliable Cook's Assistant to play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality meals and exceptional dining experiences for students, faculty, and staff.

Pay

• $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Eligible for premium pay, including overtime and applicable shift differentials, for work performed during holidays, weekends, emergency snow response, and other qualifying shifts

Schedule

• Partial Year: 35 hours per week, 9 months per year
• Shift: 1:00 pm – 8:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday off
• Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the department

Responsibilities

• Assisting the cooks in the overall function of the kitchen as it pertains to food quality preparation, temperatures, tastes, appearance and garnishing, as well as overall sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and storage areas
• Prepping food per instructions from the First or Second Cook following standardized recipes
• Filling in production reports at the end of meal period
• Cleaning and sanitizing service and food areas as needed during and at the end of shift periods
• Operating kitchen equipment including the Robo-Coupe, Slicer, Food processors, Peeler and handling knives regularly
• Ensuring all food items being produced are accurately labelled for food allergens, generated from FSS utilizing Net Nutrition and Bartender program prior to being stored or sent to a dining unit
• Ensuring proper HACCP guidelines while following the MA codes as they pertain to food, inventory control and sanitation
• Ensuring that sound environmental practices, composting, recycling, and overall pre-consumer waste reduction measures are being followed utilizing Lean Path
• Maintaining up-to-date BBP and MSDS training
• Maintaining Steritech compliance
• Establishing, with manager, daily/weekly cleaning schedules for unit kitchen and assigning staff responsibilities
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• One year minimum kitchen experience with some experience preparing and cooking
• Must be able to work independently, stand for prolonged periods of time, and handle heavy material involving lifting and bending and complete duties as assigned
• This job requires the lifting of objects up to 40 lbs
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic and possess strong customer service skills
• Ability to relate to diverse customers and staff in a professional manner
• HACCP federal guideline certification desirable