Cook's Assistant - Lee Snack Bar

Cook's Assistant - Lee Snack Bar

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Williamstown, MA (Main Campus)

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 $21.00 to $23.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Position: Full time: 40 hours per week, 12 months per year

Shift: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday off.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for 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.
• Preps food per instructions from the First or Second Cook following standardized recipes. Fills 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.
• Operates kitchen equipment including the Robo-Coupe, Slicer, Food processors, Peeler and handles knives regularly.
• Ensures all food items being produced are accurately labelled for food allergens.
• Ensures proper HACCP guidelines while following the MA codes as they pertain to food, inventory control and sanitation.
• Ensures that sound environmental practices, composting, recycling, and overall pre-consumer waste reduction measures are being followed utilizing Lean Path.

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
• This job requires the lifting of objects up to 40 lbs.
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic and possess strong customer service skills
• HACCP federal guideline certification desirable

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.