Dining Services Cook

Brewster Academy • Wolfeboro, NH

20h • Onsite

About The Position

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. Brewster serves 3 meals/day for 7 days a week. Flexibility to work afternoons/evenings as well as weekends and various catering events throughout the year.

Requirements

• Previous experience in food service is required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree (A.C.S.) or formal training in Culinary Arts preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and long-term disability
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree