Culinary Specialist: Campus Dining & Menu Prep

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance from day one

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University HUDS is seeking a skilled cook to prepare and present menu items in a high‑volume university dining operation. You will follow standardized recipes, ensure food safety, and work across back- and front‑of‑house stations.

The role requires at least three years of prep experience, proficiency in English, strong math skills for measuring, and multitasking ability in a fast‑paced environment. The position is a 32‑hour-per-week, on‑site opportunity with Harvard benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have proficiency with the English language (speaking, reading and writing).
• Minimum three years of relevant food preparation experience in hospitality industry.
• Culinary ability to execute recipes with technical understanding of all cooking methods.
• Must have basic math skills and ability to analyze thermometers, scales and other measuring devices.
• Must have proficiency with kitchen tools and equipment without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks menu items according to proper preparation methods in small batches and/or as required by business needs.
• Tastes and evaluates all food before service to ensure food quality standards are met and consults manager as needed.
• Reads and follows standardized recipes.
• Fries, grills, sautés, roasts, bakes, braises and steams food products as needed.
• Heats soups, sauces and prepared products to required temperatures before serving.
• Carves or slices meat for service in back-of-house or front-of-house as needed.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of catered functions.
• Maintains sanitation and temperature logs and follows HACCP procedures.
• Demonstrates a clean as you go approach and keeps workspace organized.

Skills

English proficiency

Multitasking

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Harvard University HUDS is seeking a skilled cook to prepare and present menu items in a high‑volume university dining operation. You will follow standardized recipes, ensure food safety, and work across back- and front‑of‑house stations.

The role requires at least three years of prep experience, proficiency in English, strong math skills for measuring, and multitasking ability in a fast‑paced environment. The position is a 32‑hour-per-week, on‑site opportunity with Harvard benefits.