Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program
Tuition remission
Job Description
Brown University is a prestigious private research university located in Providence, Rhode Island. Known for its distinctive approach to higher education, Brown offers a diverse and inclusive campus environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The university is committed to providing exceptional educational and research opportunities while maintaining a vibrant community culture. Its Dining Services department plays an integral role in supporting the university's mission by delivering high-quality food services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors across campus. Brown Dining Services emphasizes quality, sustainability, inclusiveness, and culinary excellence in its operations.
The position of Second Cook within Brown University's Dining Services is a full-time, onsite role with a commitment of 40 hours per week throughout the year. This position operates under the Dining Services Union rates and requires participation across various dining venues and catered events on campus. The Second Cook is a vital member of the food production team responsible for preparing daily menu items as well as supporting catered functions. Working with minimal supervision, this employee undertakes advanced cooking responsibilities beyond those of subordinate Cook positions and helps maintain smooth kitchen operations by anticipating production needs, ensuring timely completion of orders, and managing production subsystems.
This role demands a thorough understanding of culinary techniques, including baking and dessert preparation, while upholding the highest standards of quality, sanitation, and safety. The Second Cook also assumes leadership duties by guiding and training junior production staff to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to operational protocols. Physically, the role requires standing for extended periods, handling kitchen equipment safely, and accommodating various environmental conditions. Compliance with safety policies such as use of personal protective equipment and cut-resistant gloves is mandatory.
Brown University values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the Second Cook position embodies these principles by promoting a respectful and collaborative work environment aligned with Brown’s institutional values. Employment offers are contingent upon successful background checks. Candidates are advised that the position does not offer visa sponsorship, and applications must include a cover letter and resume. Brown University offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing and professional growth. This opportunity offers a chance to be part of a dynamic culinary team in a renowned academic setting, dedicated to excellence in campus dining services.
The position of Second Cook within Brown University's Dining Services is a full-time, onsite role with a commitment of 40 hours per week throughout the year. This position operates under the Dining Services Union rates and requires participation across various dining venues and catered events on campus. The Second Cook is a vital member of the food production team responsible for preparing daily menu items as well as supporting catered functions. Working with minimal supervision, this employee undertakes advanced cooking responsibilities beyond those of subordinate Cook positions and helps maintain smooth kitchen operations by anticipating production needs, ensuring timely completion of orders, and managing production subsystems.
This role demands a thorough understanding of culinary techniques, including baking and dessert preparation, while upholding the highest standards of quality, sanitation, and safety. The Second Cook also assumes leadership duties by guiding and training junior production staff to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to operational protocols. Physically, the role requires standing for extended periods, handling kitchen equipment safely, and accommodating various environmental conditions. Compliance with safety policies such as use of personal protective equipment and cut-resistant gloves is mandatory.
Brown University values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the Second Cook position embodies these principles by promoting a respectful and collaborative work environment aligned with Brown’s institutional values. Employment offers are contingent upon successful background checks. Candidates are advised that the position does not offer visa sponsorship, and applications must include a cover letter and resume. Brown University offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing and professional growth. This opportunity offers a chance to be part of a dynamic culinary team in a renowned academic setting, dedicated to excellence in campus dining services.
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
- possess a willingness to promote a diverse and inclusive campus community
- 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
- possess a willingness to promote a diverse and inclusive campus community
- 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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