Third Cook - Newton

Boston College • Chestnut Hill, MA

2d

About The Position

Under direction, the Third Cook performs routine supportive duties to assist with preparing food for dining operations and catered events. The role works 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, and requires moderately heavy lifting. The Third Cook reports to the Chef Manager in the assigned unit and receives functional direction from the unit chef, first cook, and other support personnel. The role may assist with monitoring food service workers and students.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional relevant experience may substitute for education.
• NRA ServSafe certification and MRA allergen training are required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a large-volume food operation.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operation with diverse staff.
• Outstanding human relations skills.
• Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing food items for meals and events using recipes, including breakfast, lunch, receptions, and dinner.
• Perform routine kitchen duties such as slicing, mixing, grilling, sautéing, roasting, steaming, baking, and stewing.
• Monitor food during cooking, under direction, to maintain proper temperatures and timing cycles.
• Transport food to serving areas and assemble and replenish food items as required.
• Transport food and equipment to catered functions and assist with event execution as assigned.
• Perform routine sanitation and safety functions for work areas and equipment.
• Assist with training food service workers and students as directed.
• Perform other assigned duties, including other work during slow periods such as semester breaks, holidays, and summer.
• May assist in monitoring the work of food service workers and students.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for employees.
• Tuition remission for eligible spouses and children.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Low-cost life insurance.
• Eligibility for University-funded 401(k) and employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plans.
• Paid holidays.
• Sick and vacation pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED