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Company

Harvard University
Address , Cambridge, Ma
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-07-19
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description

Position Description

  • Demonstrates a “Clean as you go” philosophy maintaining sanitary and organized work space and equipment
  • Where appropriate, assists with on-the-job training for Assistant Cook, Short Order Cook, Grill Cook and Kitchenperson/Chef’s Helper
  • Accurately fills out sanitation and temperature logs and food service records as required. Informs person in charge when corrective action is needed
  • Recycles products properly
  • Knowledgeable in use of all standard kitchen equipment and instructs kitchen personnel in proper usage
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Tastes and evaluates all food before service to ensure food quality standards are met, consults manager with any concerns
  • Carves or slices meat for service both in back-of-house setting and at carving stations in front-of-house setting when necessary
  • Cools, refrigerates, labels and properly stores food according to HACCP procedures
  • Delegates production of menu items to culinary team in respectful manner
  • Accurately records portion amount of food used during meals on service records
  • Leave work station clean and re-stocked
  • Ensures kitchen is properly stocked with items needed for meals. May need to provide written requisitions or provide direction to storekeeper
  • Heats soups, sauces and prepared products ensuring product has reached appropriate temperature before serving
  • Prepares and cooks menu items according to proper preparation methods in small batches as required by business needs
  • Fries, grills, sautés, roasts, bakes, braises and steams food products as needed
  • Follows sanitation standards in compliance with all regulatory agencies including Harvard Environmental Health and Safety regulations
  • Reads and follows standardized recipes
  • Assists Culinary Team in the preparation and presentation of catered functions, may take the lead on events, while working under the guidelines of Second Cook and/or the Manager-in-Charge

Basic Qualifications

  • Must be customer service oriented.
  • Must have strong multi-tasking skills.
  • Experience working with large volume cook-chill process and commissary production. (CSG)
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced diverse environment
  • Experience working in a high-end off-site catering environment. (Catering)
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be able to follow directions.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Some related supervisory experience.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Must be able to work cooperatively and respectfully with a diverse set of staff, management and guests.
  • Must have proficiency with the English language (speaking, reading and writing) • Minimum four years of related food preparation experience in hospitality industry.
  • Must have basic math skills and ability to analyze digital and analog thermometers, scales, and other measuring devices.
  • Must be neat in appearance and comply with proper dress code as designated by HUDS.
  • Must have culinary ability to execute recipes with the technical understanding of all cooking methods and ensure culinary team is also executing recipes accurately. Must have knife skills necessary to perform the job.
  • Must have proficiency with kitchen tools and equipment without restrictions.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

  • Previous experience working in a University environment preferred.
  • Culinary Arts degree preferred.
  • ServSafe certification required within one year of employment.

Physical Requirements

  • Continuous: standing, manual dexterity, reaching, walking, lifting, handling
  • Must be able to routinely lift 50 lbs. without restrictions
  • Occasional: climbing, squatting, sitting
  • Frequent: push/pull, bending


Additional Information

Emergency Status Designation: Essential
Note: This job description may vary, or change based on the needs of the business.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
  • Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
  • Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
  • Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
  • Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
  • Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
  • Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
  • Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.

Job Function

Hospitality & Dining Services

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

230010 Cook, General

Work Format

On-Site

Department

Dining Services/ Eliot-Kirkland

Sub-Unit

Dining Services

Time Status

Full-time

Salary Grade

000

Union

21 - Hotel, Rest Emp Int Loc 26

Hourly Rate From

26.59

Hourly Rate To

28.60

Pre-Employment Screening

Criminal, Drug Testing, Employment, Identity

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday 10:30am - 7:30pm

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.