Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $27.50
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Paid holidays
Job Description
Tufts Dining is a self-operated food service provider that manages an extensive and dynamic collegiate dining program on the Tufts University Medford/Somerville and SMFA/Fenway campuses. Catering to a vibrant and diverse community of approximately 6,500 undergraduates, 2,200 graduate students, and 2,300 staff, faculty, and administrators, Tufts Dining is committed to delivering high-quality, contemporary, and innovative food and hospitality services which meet the varied needs of its campus population in a fiscally responsible way. The service portfolio encompasses progressive residential dining programs, innovative retail dining services, and distinctive university catering, all aimed at enhancing the campus dining experience with fresh, flavorful,... Show More
Job Requirements
- 5-7 years experience planning and preparing hot and cold foods
- mastery of cooking methods
- leadership in kitchen crew management
- knowledge of kitchen sanitation and food safety
- ability to enforce safe food handling
- team player accountable for quality and deadlines
- proficiency in English and basic food service math
- ServSafe certification
- customer service sensitivity
- willingness to work weekends and evenings
- ability to work under pressure and fast paced environment
Job Qualifications
- 5-7 years experience planning and preparing hot and cold foods
- expertise or strong interest in various cuisines and cooking methods
- demonstrated mastery of all cooking methods
- practical experience leading and coaching culinary teams
- knowledge of kitchen sanitation and food safety
- team player with accountability for product quality and deadlines
- proficiency in English and food service math
- customer service oriented
- ServSafe certification
- associates degree in culinary arts preferred
- experience in university or institutional settings preferred
- proficiency or willingness to learn FoodPro software preferred
- experience supervising culinary teams preferred
Job Duties
- support the operation of complex, fast paced, high volume kitchens
- master cooking techniques including cook-chill technology
- develop and test recipes
- prepare a wide variety of international cuisines
- prepare and present hot and cold foods following standardized recipes
- evaluate daily kitchen workload and suggest job assignments
- oversee cooks and kitchen personnel in absence of unit Sous Chef
- evaluate finished food products to ensure quality
- assist in researching and adjusting recipes
- execute kitchen sanitation and food safety practices
- coordinate food preparation from kitchen and action stations
- plan and execute production and presentation for meals
- collaborate with Sous Chef and management to meet culinary goals
- prepare specialty meals timely
- perform line checks and complete service records
- work under pressure and fast-paced conditions
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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