Dining Services Cook

Reports to: Executive Chef • Department: Dining Services • Employment Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Year-Round

About the role

The Dining Services Cook is a key member of the culinary team, responsible for preparing and executing high-quality meals for the Brewster community. This role ensures exceptional food quality, strict adherence to health and safety standards, and timely service in a collaborative kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner services for the community and special campus events as directed.
• Execute large-batch cooking efficiently while ensuring proper service temperatures, timing, and presentation.
• Utilize proper culinary procedures, standardized recipes, and safe food handling practices across all preparations.
• Maintain station organization, cleanliness, and sanitation before, during, and after service.
• Ensure accurate daily recording of required temperature logs for food products and equipment.
• Implement and complete daily and periodic cleaning schedules for all kitchen equipment and stations.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with the Sous Chef, kitchen staff, and management.
• Deliver friendly, professional customer service to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall dining hall operations.

Requirements

• Previous experience in food service is required.
• Associate degree (A.C.S.) or formal training in Culinary Arts preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Proficiency in commercial culinary techniques, batch cooking, and station management.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to meet strict meal production timelines.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedicated commitment to kitchen safety, sanitation, and customer service.

Schedule

Full-time, non-exempt, calendar-year position. Brewster serves 3 meals per day, 7 days a week. Flexibility to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and various catering events throughout the year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Meals in our dining hall.
• Fitness membership.
• Retirement match.
• Paid time off, including vacations, sick time, holidays, and a paid week off at the end of the calendar year.