Food Service: Cook

The Dub; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Cook in a vibrant school environment! This role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals while ensuring safety and quality standards. You'll work closely with the Executive Chef and collaborate with school staff to meet dietary needs, including allergy management. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrating teamwork and adaptability. Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with daytime hours, making this an excellent opportunity for work-life balance. If you are passionate about food and education, this is the perfect chance to make a meaningful impact!

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items.
• Serve Safe and Allergen certifications required (can be obtained post-hire).

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe food practices and coordinate high-quality meal production.
• Assist Executive Chef with orders and maintain production records.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

Problem-solving

Education

Serve Safe Certification

Allergen Training

C.P.R Training

Job description

Job Description:

The Cook's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Arrive 5-10 min before start of shift
2. Maintain safe and sanitary food practices.
3. Proper food labeling and rotation practices.
4. Follow HACCP Guidelines.
5. Reheating and holding temperatures and record keeping.
6. Maintain a safe working environment.
7. Must be able to work at a fast pace when needed.
8. Breakfast line cook experience a plus.
9. Must be a team player and work well with others.
10. Assist Executive Chef by placing daily and weekly orders for individual school.
11. Maintain daily Production Records.
12. Assist the Executive Chef in any way, to make sure meals are prepared and served as intended.
13. Coordinate and produce lunches for the school at a high quality.
14. Use of batch cooking methods.
15. Coordinate with school nurse with meals for allergy related issues.
16. Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
17. Responsible for records for meals served.
18. Making sure meals qualify for a reimbursable meal.

Requirements:

1. Able to stand for long periods of time.
2. Must be able to lift fifty pounds off the floor.
3. Must be able to lift 25 over head.
4. Serve Safe Certified (certification may be obtained after hire).
5. Allergen Training is required (certification may be obtained after hire).
6. Must have a valid driver's license.
7. C.P.R training (certification may be obtained after hire).
8. Able to work in a high energy environment. Handle problems as they arise and adjust to the situation accordingly.

Hours:

Monday-Friday

7am-2:30pm (30 hrs/week) (Subject to change as needs change)