Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Brown University is a prestigious Ivy League institution known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and inclusion. Situated in Providence, Rhode Island, it offers a vibrant campus life and fosters a community that values diversity and the pursuit of knowledge. Brown University Dining Services plays a crucial role in enhancing the campus experience by delivering exceptional food services that meet diverse culinary needs and maintain high standards of quality, sanitation, and safety.
The role of Second Cook at Brown University's Dining Services is a vital position within the food production team. This full-time, onsite role involves performing various advanced cooking duties related to daily menu production as well as catered functions. Reporting to supervisory staff, the Second Cook is responsible for working with minimal supervision, executing tasks at a higher level than a standard cook, while also guiding and training less experienced kitchen staff. This position demands a proactive approach to anticipating needs, ensuring product availability, and maintaining an efficient production schedule.
Beyond routine cooking tasks, a Second Cook assumes responsibility for specific production subsystems including catering assignments and basic dessert preparation. The role requires an individual with a developed understanding of kitchen workflow, production scheduling, and service requirements. Working conditions include extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting of heavy supplies, as well as the ability to work comfortably under temperature variations.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational skills, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of kitchen hygiene and safety. The role offers a competitive set of union-based wage rates aligned with Dining Services standards, with a requirement of 40 hours per week. As a valued member of Brown's Dining Services, the Second Cook contributes to the university's mission by ensuring timely and quality food production that meets the expectations of a diverse university community.
The role of Second Cook at Brown University's Dining Services is a vital position within the food production team. This full-time, onsite role involves performing various advanced cooking duties related to daily menu production as well as catered functions. Reporting to supervisory staff, the Second Cook is responsible for working with minimal supervision, executing tasks at a higher level than a standard cook, while also guiding and training less experienced kitchen staff. This position demands a proactive approach to anticipating needs, ensuring product availability, and maintaining an efficient production schedule.
Beyond routine cooking tasks, a Second Cook assumes responsibility for specific production subsystems including catering assignments and basic dessert preparation. The role requires an individual with a developed understanding of kitchen workflow, production scheduling, and service requirements. Working conditions include extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting of heavy supplies, as well as the ability to work comfortably under temperature variations.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational skills, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of kitchen hygiene and safety. The role offers a competitive set of union-based wage rates aligned with Dining Services standards, with a requirement of 40 hours per week. As a valued member of Brown's Dining Services, the Second Cook contributes to the university's mission by ensuring timely and quality food production that meets the expectations of a diverse university community.
Job Requirements
- Meets all qualifications of subordinate 'Cook' position
- ability to perform all required production tasks with minimal instruction or supervision
- ability to anticipate needs, to organize and prioritize work effectively, and to ensure that complex production tasks are completed in a timely and thorough fashion
- ability to guide and train others in task accomplishment
- ability to assume responsibility for production sub-systems
- demonstrates an understanding of basic baking techniques and dessert preparation
- demonstrates the highest standards of quality, sanitation, and safety
Job Qualifications
- Meets all qualifications of subordinate 'Cook' position
- ability to perform all required production tasks with minimal instruction or supervision
- ability to anticipate needs, to organize and prioritize work effectively, and to ensure that complex production tasks are completed in a timely and thorough fashion
- ability to guide and train others in task accomplishment
- ability to assume responsibility for production sub-systems
- demonstrates an understanding of basic baking techniques and dessert preparation
- demonstrates the highest standards of quality, sanitation, and safety
Job Duties
- Performs tasks and responsibilities described in 'Cook' position description at a higher level and with minimal supervision
- anticipates needs and assures availability of raw products for daily and future production as assigned
- assures production is timely and completed as close to service as possible
- possesses a developed sense of the overall production scheduling of the unit, task status, and service requirements, and assists others as needed
- improves skills by learning and practicing the skills and responsibilities of a First Cook
- guides and trains lower classification employees in task accomplishment
- assumes responsibility of production subsystems, including catering
- assists in basic dessert preparation
- maintains a neat, well-groomed, professional appearance
- performs other tasks as requested
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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