Lead Catering Cook - On Call - Part time

Middlebury College; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Middlebury College is seeking a Lead Catering Cook to supervise kitchen staff and execute events on campus, especially when catering chefs are not present. The role includes loading and transporting items between campus buildings and ensuring all Catertrax orders are followed to deliver quality food.

Offering a part-time, hourly position, the role emphasizes safety, proper food handling, and collaboration with BOH/FOH teams to ensure smooth event execution.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of cooking, kitchen and restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOH staff during events when catering chefs are not present.
• Load and transport supplies between campus buildings.
• Prepare food items according to Catertrax orders and recipes; execute prep, cooking, serving and wrap-up.
• Communicate with BOH/FOH to ensure food quality and timely service.
• Manage and guide on-call BOH cooks and support staff with integrity.
• Maintain care of kitchen spaces and equipment; ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Obtain/maintain Middlebury College Driver's License to operate vehicles.
• Learn and use Catertrax platform for event operations.

Skills

Cooking experience

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Catering Cook is responsible for following instructions provided by Catering Chefs and seeing events thru from beginning to end when Catering Chefs are not present by leading the BOH staff thru execution of the event. This may include loading and transport between buildings on campus. It will include all other elements of prep, cooking, serving and wrapping up an event according to Catertrax orders and full-time catering team guidance. Typical workdays fall on Tuesday-Saturday.

This is a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The hiring range for this position is $20.27-$26.60 per hour.

Ensures that food is properly and safely prepared, stored, and served while complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards, appropriately using supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste. Fluent in Serve Safe guidelines. Demonstrates high levels of kitchen skills and knowledge of kitchen vocabulary and use of equipment. Reviews production sheets and Catertrax menus with catering chefs and prepares appropriate food items according to recipes and in adequate volume by following catering chefs instructions. Communicates clearly with all BOH/FOH personnel to ensure proper quality and quantity of food produced in a timely manner. Supports Catering chefs by leading other on call BOH cooks and other BOH support positions as needed and is able to lead an this group through and event when catering chefs are not present. The ability to self-manage and lead others with integrity with our department mission and community reputation in mind at all times is essential. Assumes responsibility for the care, upkeep and of all Middlebury College catering and kitchen spaces and all equipment. Must acquire and maintain Middlebury College Drivers License (to operate van, gator and box truck). Must have knowledge of the flow of a function and be able to adjust as necessary and on a moment’s notice. Must be willing to learn basic functions of Middlebury Catering’s Catertrax platform.

Requirements

2-3 years of previous cooking, kitchen & restaurant experience required

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally with assistance. Requires long periods of time standing and frequent walking. Also requires frequent bending and reaching. A high level of activity is required throughout the shift. May require shifts over 8 hours. Work shifts may occur during any time of the day, seven days per week on the Main Middlebury Campus or the Bread Loaf Campus. Appropriate attire, grooming and adherence to professional standards is required. Punctuality is essential.

Benefits

Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings.
• Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.