Culinary Specialist: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Service

risd; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RISD is seeking a full-time cook to prepare a wide variety of menu items across multiple stations, including deli, salad, vegan, and bakery displays. You will work in a team to ensure timely service, maintain high sanitation standards, and support inventory and vendor coordination as needed.

The role requires at least one year of cook experience, strong communication skills, and ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it during orientation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent with at least one year of cook experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Rhode Island sanitation/ServSafe certification required or to be attained within orientation period.
• Experience with menu planning, portion controls and presentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items to order using grilling, frying, sautéing and baking methods.
• Maintain recipe standards and portion controls, ensuring consistent presentation.
• Assist in ordering, inventory, and parLevel maintenance; rotate and store incoming products.
• Set up and maintain multiple served and self-service stations and keep areas clean and safe.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Teamwork

Customer service

Sanitation/Safety

Multilingual communication

Attention to visual detail

Kitchen equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Menu Management systems

Job description

RISD is seeking a full-time cook to prepare a wide variety of menu items across multiple stations, including deli, salad, vegan, and bakery displays. You will work in a team to ensure timely service, maintain high sanitation standards, and support inventory and vendor coordination as needed.

The role requires at least one year of cook experience, strong communication skills, and ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it during orientation.