"Third Cook"

Job Description

Third Cook

Basic Function and Responsibility:

Under direction, performs a variety of routine, supportive duties to assist in the preparation of food for use in the dining operations and/or catered events. Moderately heavy lifting is necessary.

Characteristic Duties:

• As assigned, assists in the preparation of food items using recipes for all meals (breakfast, lunch, receptions and dinner).
• As assigned, provides routine support in kitchen by performing duties such as, slicing, mixing, grilling, sauteing, roasting, steaming, baking and stewing.
• Under direction of individual in charge, monitors foods while cooking to maintain proper temperatures and ensure proper timing cycles.
• Transports food to serving areas, assembles and replenish food items as required.
• May transport food and equipment to catered functions and then assists in the execution of events as assigned.
• Performs routine sanitation and safety functions of work areas and equipment.
• May assist in the training of food service workers and students as directed.
• May be assigned other duties during slow periods such as semester breaks, holidays and summer.
• Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

Reports to the Chef Manager in assigned unit, while receiving functional direction from unit chef, first, cook and other support personnel.

Supervision Exercised:

May assist in the monitoring of work by food service workers and students as required.

Hiring Range: $25.09/hr to $27.88/hr. Pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Additional relevant experience may substitute for education. NRA ServSafe certification and MRA allergen training required.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a large volume food operation.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operation with a diverse staff.
• Have outstanding human relations skills.
• Must be able to operate basic kitchen equipment.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.