FSW-Cook

Hampshire College•Amherst, MA

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The cook serves as a contributing member of the dining services team. This position works in close coordination with other dining services staff and under the supervision of kitchen supervisors and the executive chef to prepare, present, and serve food. The position supports all aspects of dining operations to include set up, cooking, cleaning, and general assistance to other dining services staff. As a member of the division or finance and administration, this position may assist with other division and college projects, events, and special assignments. Seasonally, this position may be assigned to the facilities department to assist with light duty assignments and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

working knowledge of standard culinary units of measure, current and popular trends in the food service industry, and the ability to replicate these trends
familiar with, and able to operate a wide range of industrial kitchen equipment ie; steamers, convection ovens, tilt skillets, slicers, robot coupe and floor mixers
fine knife handling skills as well as the knowledge and ability to use numerous cooking techniques
need to work in a wide temperature range
Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to multi task
Must have good verbal communication skills
Must have a cheerful disposition when communicating with guests
Must be resourceful, resilient, self-motivated, and energetic
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds, and frequently bend and twist from the waist
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to 4 hours consecutive
This position will require frequent use of hands and arms
Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism
Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent
A minimum of two years working in a high volume restaurant, or college, kitchen
Alternatives to formal education and paid work experience may be considered as equivalent qualifications to include military service/training, volunteering, activism, and other non-traditional programs and experiences related to the position

Responsibilities

prepare, present, and serve food
supports all aspects of dining operations to include set up, cooking, cleaning, and general assistance to other dining services staff
assist with other division and college projects, events, and special assignments
assist with light duty assignments and tasks as assigned

Benefits

Holidays - 12 paid holidays per calendar year, including 3 floating holidays.
Personal Days - 3 personal days per fiscal year.
Sick days - 1 sick day accruing per month (Maximum of 130 days).
Vacation days - 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30); vacation time will increase with years of service.
Hampshire College also has a winter break that is fully paid for employees from Christmas Eve to New Years each year, typically 6 ½ paid days.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
College paid basic life insurance
403b Retirement plan
Educational opportunities for employees and their families, including a variety of college tuition benefits for dependent children.
Dining services offers regular, flexible schedules to our employees as we operate breakfast, lunch, and dinner service at 3 on-campus locations 7 days a week.