Cook, Assistant

3 weeks ago

Cambridge, United States Harvard Business School Full time

Job-Specific Responsibilities

Works under the supervision of the Manager or the Person-in-Charge. Prepares and cooks menu items according to proper preparation methods in small batches or otherwise required by business needs. Reads and follows standardized recipes. Tastes and evaluates all food before service to ensure food quality standards are met, consults manager with any concerns. Fries, grills, sauts, roasts, bakes, braises and steams food products as needed. Heats soups, sauces and prepared products ensuring product has reached appropriate temperature before serving. Carves or slices meat for service both in back-of-house setting and at carving stations in front-of-house setting when necessary. Assists in the preparation and presentation of catered functions. Cools, refrigerates, labels and properly stores food according to HACCP procedures. Knowledgeable in use of all standard kitchen equipment. Demonstrates a Clean as you go philosophy maintaining sanitary and organized work space and equipment. Leaves work station clean and re-stocked. Accurately records portion amount of food used during meals on service records. Accurately measures food temperatures. Recycles products per policy and procedure. Accurately fills out sanitation and temperature logs and food service records as required. Informs person in charge when corrective action is needed. Follows sanitation standards in compliance with all regulatory agencies including Harvard Environmental Health and Safety regulations. Complies with State of Massachusetts and Dining Services Food Employee Illness Policy. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively and respectfully with a diverse set of staff, management team and guests. Represents HUDS to students, faculty, staff and guests in a positive and professional manner. Works to meet the mission and core values of Harvard University Dining Services with enthusiasm and a spirit of cooperation. Attends all trainings as assigned. Maintains current certifications as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have proficiency with the English language (speaking, reading and writing). Minimum three years of relevant food preparation experience in hospitality industry.

***Employees are required to be ServSafe certificated or will be allowed 3-months from start date to attain certification.***

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Previous experience working in a University environment preferred. Must be able to follow directions. Must have culinary ability to execute recipes with the technical understanding of all cooking methods. Must have basic math skills and ability to analyze digital and analog thermometers, scales, and other measuring devices. Must have proficiency with kitchen tools and equipment without restrictions. Must have relevant knife skills necessary to perform the job. Must be neat in appearance and comply with proper dress code as designated by HUDS. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must have strong multi-tasking skills. Must have excellent communication skills. Must be able to work cooperatively and respectfully with a diverse set of staff, management and guests. Must be able to work in a fast-paced diverse environment. Must be customer service oriented.

Additional Information

***Emergency Status Designation:*** Essential Personnel

Must be able to routinely lift 50 lbs. without restrictions

Continuous: standing, manual dexterity, reaching, walking, lifting, handling.

Frequent: push/pull, bending.

Occasional: climbing, squatting, sitting.

This position is for the academic year only. The dates of the academic year and/or the scheduled operations of individual work units may change at the Universitys discretion.

Harvard requires COVID vaccination for all Harvard community members. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the Universitys COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the Universitys COVID-19 Vaccine Information webpage: .

Harvard University Central Administrations commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging is rooted in our belief in drawing on the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity. Our community strives to uphold these beliefs by honoring the rights, differences, and dignity of others and embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We aim to foster a campus culture where everyone can thrive, a key to which is ensuring that each of us experience a profound sense of inclusion and belonging. ?

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

230008 Cook, Assistant

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