Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $22.12
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition remission
employee wellness program
Job Description
Swarthmore College is a prestigious liberal arts institution located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, known for its rigorous academic programs and deep commitment to social responsibility. Its 425-acre campus, recognized as an arboretum, boasts beautiful gardens, rolling lawns, a meandering creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails through the scenic Crum Woods. Swarthmore has earned a reputation as one of the nation's finest institutions of higher learning, attracting students globally to its inclusive and diverse community. The College's mission not only emphasizes teaching excellence but also promotes nondiscrimination and inclusivity in both its educational programs and employment practices, making it a... Show More
Job Requirements
- 2 years of cook experience in a high-volume food establishment or completion of a culinary vocational training program
- excellent culinary knife skills
- recipe scaling for various batch sizes
- good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- excellent customer service
- ability to read and follow recipes
- ability to communicate clearly
- ability to communicate with co-workers and management with professionalism and respect
- ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions to interact with students, faculty, and staff
Job Qualifications
- 2 years of cook experience in a high-volume food establishment or completion of a culinary vocational training program
- excellent culinary knife skills
- recipe scaling for various batch sizes
- good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- excellent customer service
- ability to read and follow recipes
- ability to communicate clearly
- ability to communicate with co-workers and management with professionalism and respect
- ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions to interact with students, faculty, and staff
- culinary program certificate preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in high volume food establishment preferred
- serv-safe certification preferred
- food allergen knowledge/certification preferred
- valid PA driver's license preferred
Job Duties
- consults daily menu and production sheets in order to be prepared for your shift
- reads recipes and produces product consistent with recipes and production
- maintains departmental standards for all menu items
- place finished products on the line in a timely manner
- ensures faculty, students and staff receive safe food products of the highest quality, freshness, and consistency, according to department standards
- stores all food products properly, wrap tightly, date and label all food items, transport food to the appropriate walk-in refrigerator or freezer
- clean as you go and sanitize the cook line as well as equipment, walls, floors, hoods, walk-ins, and line coolers
- promotes teamwork by assisting in cleaning areas of the kitchen, sweeping and mopping, cleaning the coolers, organizing dry storage etc
- observes the basic rules of kitchen safety, sanitation and back door safety
- uses first in first out (FIFO) rule to ensure proper rotation
- utilizes various cleaning chemicals in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- completes all running, opening and closing side work
- providing friendly and competent customer service
- record food temp logs of hot and cold food items
- follow all food safety HACCP requirements
- store in proper refrigerator/freezer
- knowledge of food product, identification, and acceptable level of food quality
- ensures food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards
- must know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner
- evaluates food quality and preparedness by tasting
- cuts, trims, bones, and carves meats and poultry for cooking
- responsible for using correct portions when cutting, preparing, and serving items
- assists in other areas as needed
- assist in kitchen organization and workflow
- maintain a professional and clean appearance at all times
- ensure proper cooling down of all hot food items before placing them in the refrigerator
- prepare all foods at the correct temperature according to the HACCP Guidelines
- make suggestions to sous chef for menu items and recipe adjustments
- communicate clearly with front of house about menu items and portion sizes
- record production clearly
- monitor and communicate with the line server/food runner about menu items and portion control
- maintain a visual contact with the front of the house and customers
- responsible for the prep of all components needed for production of salads, deli, catering platters, grab-n-go sandwiches, coffee bar sandwiches and retail locations as directed by production manager, retail operations and catering
- prepares baked goods such as breads, rolls, muffins, biscuits, and cakes according to recipes and under the direction of the Baker
- prepares and serves food items according to standards
- uses and cleans commercial baking equipment
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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