Culinary Assistant

Description

DAYS & HOURS: Holy Cross Dining staff are considered Emergency Essential Personnel and are required to report during times of inclement weather. Must be flexible. Schedule may change depending on the needs of the department. CURRENT SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday / 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

JOB SUMMARY: Perform various duties to provide meals for students and guests, following established practices and methods. Responsibilities include serving guests, assisting in food production, stocking and rotating products, and setting up and cleaning food production and service areas in accordance with sanitation standards. Additionally, operating equipment such as a slicing machine, grill, fryolator, pizza oven, stir-fry equipment, and similar tools.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Prepare and cook food items to order, ensuring adherence to established standards and specifications.
• Follow menu and recipe guidelines precisely to maintain consistency and quality across all food items.
• Ensure all menu items are consistently prepared, properly portioned, of the highest quality, and served at the correct temperatures. Fill out the temperature log book charts.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and fully functional work area that is adequately stocked, properly rotated, and organized at all times.
• Supervise on-call staff, student captains/workers, and temporary employees, providing direction on routine tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Be adaptable and capable of working in various areas of the servery as assigned by management.
• Provide exceptional customer service by serving guests in a friendly, professional, and attentive manner when required.
• Assist with the setup, service, and cleanup of catered events, ensuring all operational standards are met.
• Accurately complete service records and inventory data within the FoodPro system to ensure proper tracking and reporting.
• Demonstrate proficiency in accommodating students with special dietary restrictions, ensuring their needs are met with care. Seek guidance from management with questions.
• Understand and apply food waste management practices, utilizing FIFO (First In, First Out) to minimize waste and maintain inventory efficiency.
• Adhere to all state and local food safety regulations to ensure compliance and uphold the highest standards of food safety.
• Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEES

• All documentation is recorded accurately and timely.
• Follow all chemical guidelines according to the Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Superior customer service and communications skills are needed to provide a welcoming, friendly and professional manner to all of our guests.
• Offer training/support to co-workers, staff and students where applicable.
• Follow all verbal and written instructions from managers/supervisors.
• Have the ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and 100 with assistance.
• All staff are considered to be emergency essential personnel and are required to report during times of inclement weather.
• Schedule flexibility is important, you need to be aware of the academic calendar and special event dates. We will/may adjust schedules due to events on campus.
• Be innovative as it pertains to your position.
• Be comfortable sharing your suggestions and ideas for process or work improvements.
• Comply with all safety and risk management practices, policies and procedures.
• Ability to succeed in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to communicate with guests, co-workers and other members of the college community with professionalism and respect.
• Be sure to know and come to work each day with our department's core values in mind.
• Must adhere to the uniform standard as it applies to your position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Up to two years related work experience is preferred.

- High School Diploma or equivalent required.

- Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and 100 with assistance.

- ServSafe Food Safety Certification or training is required. If training is not up-to-date, training/certification must be completed upon 3-6 months from date of hire.

- Food allergy training is essential and prior experience in special food allergy meal preparation is preferred. If a candidate does not have prior experience, the necessary training must be completed upon hiring. Initial training will include a review of information, departmental responsibilities and a recap of the Food Allergy Program.

- Excellent customer service and appropriate communication skills are needed in order to provide a welcoming, professional and safe environment for students and guests. Upon hiring the following additional training must be completed on a yearly basis: Title IX harassment training, Security awareness training.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Inclusion: Actively engaging with the values of the College by promoting a work environment that embraces diversity and demonstrating respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
• Innovation: Performing one's job with creativity and proactivity, improving procedures and problem-solving.
• Mission/Service Orientation: Focusing on service to others and contributing to the College's collective mission.
• Responsibility: Taking ownership of one's actions and accountability for one's tasks and duties.
• Collaboration: Exchanging information, ideas, and thoughts with others in a manner that is proactive and enhances partnerships.

Additional information: This is a full time, non exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including: Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Tuition & Education benefits, Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities, Generous paid time off. The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/holycross/job/o903wfws