Tufts University

Research university in Medford, MA

Third Cook

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionPosted on Nov 5

Part-timeBoston, MA, USA$28.16 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The ability to safely operate commercial foodservice equipment or learn its operation through on-the-job training.
Demonstrated knife skills and knowledge of basic culinary techniques.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to established recipes, production schedules, quality standards, and food safety requirements.
Use cooking methods and commercial kitchen equipment to produce food for daily dining operations.
Maintain assigned production stations and ensure food is prepared and served on time while maintaining food quality, sanitation, and customer service standards.
Assist with food preparation, service, station setup and breakdown, and other kitchen duties as assigned.
Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, maintain a clean and organized work area, and complete required production and temperature logs accurately.
Provide courteous and professional service in customer-facing areas and contribute to a positive dining experience.
Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing business needs, and perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.
Punch in and out according to department policy and standards; obtain manager permission before punching in early or staying past the scheduled end time; and adhere to the posted schedule.
Submit time-off requests through the proper procedure; approval depends on business needs. Requests will not be honored for Senior Week, holidays, Alumni Weekend, Commencement, Orientation, Matriculation, or special events during the academic year.
Perform additional duties as required to meet departmental and operational needs.

Desired Qualifications

At least one year of food preparation or commercial kitchen experience is preferred.
An Associate Degree or Certificate in Culinary Arts is preferred.
ServSafe Food Handler or ServSafe Manager Certification is preferred.
Experience in high-volume institutional, university, hotel, restaurant, healthcare, or catering foodservice operations is preferred.
Experience using commercial food production equipment is preferred.

Overview

This role is an academic year, 28 hour per week position.
Shift: Monday - Thursday: 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Saturday & Sunday Off

Tufts Dining is a self-operated food service provider managing a comprehensive collegiate dining program on the Tufts University Medford/Somerville and SMFA/Fenway campus, delivering high quality, contemporary and innovative food, and hospitality services to meet the various needs of students, staff, faculty, administrators, and visitors in a fiscally responsible manner. Our team provides a progressive resident dining program as well as innovative retail services, and a distinctive university catering program serving a campus community comprised of 6500 undergraduates, 2100 graduate students, and 2300 staff, faculty and administrators.

Residential dining Centers and Catering are open 7 days a week. Working weekends & evenings will be expected.

What You'll Do

The Third Cook prepares, cooks, and presents a variety of menu items in accordance with established recipes, production schedules, quality standards, and food safety requirements. This position utilizes a variety of cooking methods and commercial kitchen equipment to produce food in support of daily dining operations.

The Third Cook is responsible for maintaining assigned production stations, ensuring food is prepared and served in a timely manner, and maintaining high standards of food quality, sanitation, and customer service.
Working both independently and as part of a team, the Third Cook assists with food preparation, service, station setup and breakdown, and other kitchen-related duties as assigned.
The position is responsible for following all food safety and sanitation procedures, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and accurately completing required production and temperature logs.
In customer-facing areas, the Third Cook provides courteous and professional service while contributing to a positive dining experience.
The Third Cook must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing business needs, and perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.
This position supports the overall success of dining operations through a commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and exceptional customer service while performing additional duties as required to meet departmental and operational needs.
- All employees are responsible for punching in and out in accordance with department policy and standards.
- All employees must be given permission from a manager to punch in early or stay past their schedule "out time."
- All employees must adhere to posted schedule.
- All requests for time off will be granted based on business needs.
- In accordance with the CBA, schedules will be posted 14 days (excludes catering) in advance.
- Time off requests must follow proper procedure and will be approved or denied in accordance with department needs.
- No request will be honored for Senior Week, Holidays, Alumni Weekend, Commencement, Orientation, Matriculation, or Special Events during the Academic Year.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 1 year of food preparation or commercial kitchen experience preferred
Ability to safely operate commercial foodservice equipment or learn equipment operation through on-the-job training
Demonstrated knife skills and knowledge of basic culinary techniques
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong customer service and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate Degree or Certificate in Culinary Arts
ServSafe Food Handler or ServSafe Manager Certification
Experience in high-volume institutional, university, hotel, restaurant, healthcare, or catering foodservice operations
Experience using commercial food production equipment

The pay rate for this position is $28.16 / hour.

About the Company

Tufts University

Research university in Medford, MA

Tufts University is a private research university headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through schools in the Boston area and beyond.

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