Cook

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative institution seeks a dedicated Cook to join its production team. In this role, you will prepare and serve a variety of menu items, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive community, working collaboratively with peers to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. If you are passionate about food and teamwork, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Cook’s Helper or equivalent mastery of cooking tasks.
• Two years of post-secondary culinary school attendance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve menu items and catering meals using established procedures.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, safety, and quality assurance.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Culinary School Attendance

Job description

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English;
• Basic math skills for recipe conversions and volume-weight calculations;
• Understanding of symbols of weight and measure;
• One year of experience as a Cook’s Helper or equivalent mastery of cooking tasks;
• Two years of post-secondary culinary school attendance (preferred);
• Willingness to promote a diverse and inclusive campus community.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a member of the production team, under general supervision, responsible for preparing and serving menu items and catering meals using established procedures and recipes, while maintaining high standards of sanitation, safety, and quality assurance.

Typical duties include:

• Performing basic culinary skills such as vegetable and fruit preparation, salad making, egg cookery, sandwich assembly, stock and soup preparation, basic sauces, garde-manger, garnishing, sautéing, breading, frying, meat and fish preparation, and simple desserts.
• Following standardized recipes and procedures, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
• Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Promoting teamwork and assisting peers.
• Performing other related tasks as required.

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, push carts up to 75 pounds, and operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Ability to tolerate temperature extremes and move about campus for catering events.
• Must wear PPE and cut-resistant gloves when handling sharp tools.

Work Schedule and Conditions:

Works 40 hours per week, year-round, onsite at Brown University.

Additional Information:

Application process requires submitting a separate application, cover letter, and resume for each position. For questions, contact [e-mail]. Brown University is an equal opportunity employer and E-Verify participant, committed to diversity and inclusion.