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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $13.75 - $18.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Work environment safety
Job Description
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a prestigious public research university recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and exemplary campus services. Within the administrative and financial operational framework of the university, the Auxiliary Enterprises sector plays a vital role in supporting the campus community through various service-oriented departments. One such department is the Blue Wall Cafe, an essential food service establishment dedicated to providing nourishing, quality meals to students, faculty, and campus visitors. Located on-site in Amherst, the Blue Wall Cafe is integral to campus life, fostering a welcoming environment where culinary expertise meets customer satisfaction. The... Show More
Job Requirements
- six months of food service experience or culinary certificate
- certified food handler within six months of start date
- ability to cook simple meals
- ability to perform display cooking
- knowledge of sanitary food handling and serving methods
- knowledge of kitchen and food service equipment care and use
- ability to use food service equipment
- ability to follow oral and written instructions
- ability to work well with diverse customers and coworkers
- ability to read recipes
- willingness to communicate with customers
Job Qualifications
- at least six months of food service experience or completion of culinary certificate program
- certified as food handler through recognized program within six months of hire
- ability to cook a variety of simple meals and assist with complex dishes
- ability to perform display cooking
- knowledge of approved sanitary methods for handling and serving food
- knowledge of sanitary methods for use of kitchen and food service equipment
- ability to use kitchen, dining room and food service equipment
- ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
- ability to establish rapport and maintain harmonious working relationships
- ability to read and understand recipes
- willingness to communicate with customers during display cooking
Job Duties
- cooks food in large quantities following recipes and standard procedures
- performs display cooking as assigned
- reads computer generated recipes and menus for meal preparation
- cleans cooking equipment, work areas, counters, floors, food carts, trays, furniture, utensils, dishes, pots and pans
- peels, chops, washes and cooks foods for simple dishes
- transports food to and from storage and serving areas and serves food to diners
- assists other food services staff with the preparation of more complex dishes
- roasts, fries, boils, broils and seasons meats, fish, poultry, vegetables and other foods
- measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes
- uses kitchen utensils and equipment to prepare soups, salads, desserts, dressings, gravies, sauces, and stews
- operates cutlery, grinders and slicers to prepare and portion food
- evaluates food quality, quantity, appearance, temperature and taste
- stores foods properly to prevent spoilage
- communicates with other cooks about food and menu problems
- makes coffee
- separates and removes trash and garbage
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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