Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.53
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
holiday schedule
tuition grant program
Job Description
Swarthmore College is a prestigious and highly selective liberal arts college located in the scenic suburbs of Philadelphia. Known for its rigorous academic programs combined with a strong commitment to social responsibility, Swarthmore stands out as one of the nation’s premier institutions of higher learning. The college embraces a global outlook, attracting students from across the United States and around the world to its expansive 425-acre arboretum campus, which features beautifully maintained gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods. This environment creates a unique and inspiring setting conducive to intellectual growth and personal... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of cooking experience in a high-volume food establishment or completion of a culinary vocational training program
- Knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP requirements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting 25-40 lbs, standing for extended periods, kneeling, bending, squatting, and reaching
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
- Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area
- Ability to adapt to changing demands
- Valid PA criminal background clearance
Job Qualifications
- 2 years of cooking experience in a high-volume food establishment or completion of a culinary vocational training program
- Excellent culinary knife skills
- Ability to scale recipes for various batch sizes
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to read and follow recipes
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate with co-workers and management with professionalism and respect
- Culinary program certificate preferred
- 3-5 years of high-volume food service experience preferred
- Serv-safe certification preferred
- Food allergen knowledge or certification preferred
- Valid PA driver’s license preferred
Job Duties
- Provides prompt, efficient, and friendly service to a diverse clientele
- Perform start up duties including plugging in and setting cooking equipment to proper temperatures
- Prepare food items such as grilled foods, deli meats, and salads according to specifications
- Follow directions from the shifts lead cook for meal production
- Wash and sanitize produce thoroughly
- Label products with name, prepared date, and use by date
- Store food correctly in refrigerators or freezers
- Maintain knowledge of food product quality and safety standards
- Ensure food is cooked and prepared according to recipes and portion sizes
- Evaluate food quality by tasting
- Cut, trim, bone, and carve meats and poultry
- Assist in other kitchen areas as needed
- Follow all food safety HACCP requirements
- Maintain a professional and clean appearance
- Manage inventory of food supplies
- Prioritize and complete multiple concurrent tasks
- Maintain a clean and sanitized work area in accordance with ServSafe standards
- Prepare hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, and pizzas neatly and timely
- Memorize and understand menu items and recipes
- Use the grill at full capacity managing multiple orders with consistency and quality
- Be aware of production needs across all areas including catering and residential dining
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
OysterLink is built for hospitality recruitment.
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