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Culinary Associate

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $23.58
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
holiday schedule
Tuition Reimbursement
tuition grant program

Job Description

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Established as one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore combines rigorous academic programs with a strong commitment to social responsibility and inclusive excellence. The College draws students from across the nation and the world, cultivating a diverse and vibrant community on its picturesque 425-acre campus, which is also a designated arboretum featuring gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods. Swarthmore College is committed to fostering nondiscrimination in its educational programs and employment practices, encouraging candidates... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 2 years of cook experience in high-volume food establishment or completion of culinary vocational training program
  • excellent culinary knife skills
  • ability to scale recipes for various batch sizes
  • good interpersonal skills
  • excellent customer service
  • ability to read and follow recipes
  • clear communication skills
  • professional and respectful interaction with co-workers and management
  • ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • PA criminal clearance required

Job Qualifications

  • Two years of cook experience in a high-volume food establishment or culinary vocational training program completion
  • excellent culinary knife skills
  • recipe scaling for various batch sizes
  • good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • excellent customer service
  • ability to read and follow recipes
  • clear communication skills
  • professionalism and respect in interactions with co-workers and management
  • ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions

Job Duties

  • Consults daily menu and production sheets to prepare for shifts
  • reads recipes and produces products consistent with recipes and production
  • maintains departmental standards for all menu items
  • places finished products on the line in a timely manner
  • ensures safe food products of highest quality, freshness, and consistency
  • stores all food properly with appropriate wrapping, dating, and labeling
  • cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and work areas
  • promotes teamwork through cleaning and kitchen organization tasks
  • observes kitchen safety, sanitation, and back door safety rules
  • uses FIFO rule for food rotation
  • completes running, opening, and closing side work
  • provides friendly and competent customer service
  • records food temperature logs for hot and cold items
  • follows all food safety HACCP requirements
  • prepares foods at correct temperatures according to guidelines
  • cuts, trims, bones, and carves meats and poultry
  • assists with kitchen workflow and other areas as needed
  • monitors menu items and portion control communicating clearly with front of house
  • prepares baked goods according to recipes and directions of the Baker

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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