Lead Cook: High-Volume Catering & Training

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health保险

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Harvard University Dining Services is seeking a skilled cook to prepare and present high-quality meals in a dynamic kitchen environment. You will lead portions of the culinary team, ensure recipes are followed precisely, and contribute to successful catered events and daily services.

The role requires four years of related experience, ServSafe certification within one year, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-end hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Minimum four years of related food preparation experience in hospitality.
• Some supervisory experience.
• Experience with large volume cook-chill processes and commissary production.
• Experience in high-end off-site catering environments.
• Culinary ability to execute recipes with proper cooking methods and knife skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks menu items according to proper preparation methods.
• Reads and follows standardized recipes; delegates production to culinary team.
• Tastes and evaluates all food before service and consults manager as needed.
• Assists culinary team in catering events and may lead events under supervision.
• Ensures kitchen stocked and assists with requisitions and directing staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knife skills

High-volume cooking

Food preparation

Education

Culinary Arts degree preferred

ServSafe certification within 1 year

Job description

Harvard University Dining Services is seeking a skilled cook to prepare and present high-quality meals in a dynamic kitchen environment. You will lead portions of the culinary team, ensure recipes are followed precisely, and contribute to successful catered events and daily services.

The role requires four years of related experience, ServSafe certification within one year, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-end hospitality setting.