Cook's Assistant - Lee Snack Bar

About the role

Join our dynamic Dining Services team at Williams College! We're seeking a dedicated and reliable Cook's Assistant to join us in the Lee Snack Bar to play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality meals and exceptional dining experiences for our students, faculty, and staff.

Pay

Ranges from $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full time: 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. The schedule is 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM Monday through Friday with Saturday and Sunday off. Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the department. This position is eligible for premium pay, including overtime and applicable shift differentials, for work performed during holidays, weekends, emergency snow response, and other qualifying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.
• Prep food per instructions from the First or Second Cook following standardized recipes.
• Fill in production reports at the end of meal period.
• Clean and sanitize service and food areas as needed during and at the end of shift periods.
• Operate kitchen equipment including the Robo-Coupe, Slicer, Food processors, Peeler and handle knives regularly.
• Ensure 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.
• Ensure proper HACCP guidelines while following the MA codes as they pertain to food, inventory control and sanitation.
• Ensure that sound environmental practices, composting, recycling, and overall pre-consumer waste reduction measures are being followed utilizing Lean Path.
• Maintain up-to-date BBP and MSDS training; remain Steritech compliant.
• Establish, with manager, daily/weekly cleaning schedules for unit kitchen and assign staff responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One year minimum kitchen experience with some experience preparing and cooking.
• Ability to work independently, stand for prolonged periods of time, and handle heavy material involving lifting and bending and complete duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift 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.

Benefits

This full-time position is eligible for Williams College's robust benefits package designed to support you in your work and overall health and wellness.