Campus Lunch Chef & Menu Creator

THE NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free campus parking

Robust benefits program

13 paid holidays and generous PTO

Job summary

The New England College of Optometry (NECO) is seeking a creative lunch cook to staff the campus cafe in Back Bay, Boston. You will prepare 30–50 items daily, focusing on sandwiches, salads and soups, with flexible menu options.

Hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends. Compensation is $28 per hour for a 35-hour week, and NECO offers robust benefits and free campus parking.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience operating a small food service business
• Prior and demonstrated experience in the food service industry required (at least 2 years)
• A degree in culinary arts or related field including catering a plus
• Food Handler's and Choke Prevention Certification from the Department of Health required

Responsibilities

• Create a lunch menu (primarily delicious sandwiches, salads and soups) for a diverse campus community
• Take orders, make sandwiches, receive payment from customers
• Order food from vendors, maintain inventory, and adhere to standards around food storage and safety
• Daily cleanup of kitchen and coffee area
• Ensure food remains fresh and is served at the correct temperature and observe and enforce food safety regulations
• Welcome customers and provide prompt and courteous service
• Have ability to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead
• Display excellent customer service skills
• Have proven ability to work independently, solve problems

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Culinary arts degree or related field (catering a plus)

Tools

Food Handler's Certification

Choke Prevention Certification

Job description

The New England College of Optometry (NECO) is seeking a creative lunch cook to staff the campus cafe in Back Bay, Boston. You will prepare 30–50 items daily, focusing on sandwiches, salads and soups, with flexible menu options.

Hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends. Compensation is $28 per hour for a 35-hour week, and NECO offers robust benefits and free campus parking.