High-Volume General Cook — Part-Time Kitchen Role

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University Central Administration seeks an experienced cook to prepare and present diverse menu items for high-volume events. You will read recipes, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure quality, safety, and timely service in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to catered functions, train teammates, and maintain HACCP compliance while upholding Harvard Dining Services standards and collaborating with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have proficiency with the English language (speaking, reading and writing).
• Minimum four years of related food preparation experience in hospitality industry.
• Some supervisory experience.
• Experience with large volume cook-chill and commissary production.
• Experience in a high-end off-site catering environment.
• Able to execute recipes with strong cooking methods knowledge and knife skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks menu items according to recipes and business needs.
• Reads and follows standardized recipes; delegates production respectfully.
• Tastes and evaluates all food before service and informs manager as needed.
• Assists Culinary Team in preparation and presentation of catered functions; may lead events.
• Keeps kitchen stocked and can direct requisitions or stores tasks.
• Trains Assistant Cook, Short Order Cook, Grill Cook, and Kitchenperson as needed.
• Frys, grills, sautés, roasts, bakes, braises and steams food as directed.
• Maintains sanitation and HACCP records; follows safety policies.

Skills

Team supervision

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Food safety

High-volume cooking

English proficiency

Following recipes

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Arts degree (preferred)

ServSafe certification within 1 year

Job description

Harvard University Central Administration seeks an experienced cook to prepare and present diverse menu items for high-volume events. You will read recipes, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure quality, safety, and timely service in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to catered functions, train teammates, and maintain HACCP compliance while upholding Harvard Dining Services standards and collaborating with a diverse team.