Line Cook

MaineGuide; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Pet insurance

Tuition remission

No late nights - dinner ends at 8 PM

Daily shift meal

Kitchen shoes and aprons provided

Job summary

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is seeking a Line Cook for Pearson's Café. You will join a team dedicated to high-quality, well-sourced meals in a campus setting, upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ServSafe certification within 120 days, and at least two years of culinary experience. The role requires evening and weekend availability and a collaborative, positive attitude.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• ServSafe sanitation certification within 120 days of hire.
• Minimum two years culinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, well-sourced foods per standard recipes.
• Manage time and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Label and organize ingredients for inventory and access.
• Follow guidelines for guests with dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Ensure adequate staff coverage across stations.
• Assist Pearson's Café during Summer Hospitality events.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Food safety awareness

Multitasking

Dietary accommodations awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment familiarity

Job description

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hiring for the position of Line Cook in Pearson's Café!

The goal of Food Services is to model a sense of campus community through interactions between our chefs, food operations staff, and student employees that are both collaborative and cooperative. Our shared focus is to nourish the body and soul of our students through the food we serve.

The Line Cook supports Pearson's Café by assisting with the Pearson's Cafe Food Program; maintaining a safe and clean work environment; and ensuring safety and sanitation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• ServSafe certified equivalent certificate in proper sanitation procedures and safe food handling, must provide valid certification within 120 days of hire and maintain certification
• Minimum two years culinary experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• The Line Cook position plays a key role within the Pearson's team by:
• Preparing quality well sourced food by understanding and executing food handling skills in a professional kitchen environment
• Performing quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Following a set of procedures in the preparation and execution of daily meals
• Preparing prep lists to execute staff duties
• Ensuring all prepared ingredients are properly labeled, organized and easily assessable when stocked on shelves
• Following guidelines for guests with dietary restrictions and allergies relating to food items served
• Ensuring that there is adequate staff to work in various stations in each food service location
• Supporting Events or Pearson's Café as business dictates during Summer Hospitality Season
• Showing enthusiasm and a positive attitude at all times while taking ownership of the Pearson's Café Food Program
• Food Operations maintains a high standard for safety and sanitation by supporting the Safety Manual guidelines, providing training sessions across culinary topics, and adhering to all Health Department, OSHA and ADA regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong communication skills
• Teamwork and a willingness to help others
• A positive attitude to foster a cohesive working environment
• A passion for food and high quality service
• Promotes and practices the values of the College and the Sisters of Mercy
• Wanting to do your best and taking pride in your work
• Ability to manage preparation and cooking times of multiple items efficiently and timely
• Exhibits proper cooking techniques as outlined by menu or manager
• Knowledgeable of proper cleaning and sanitation procedures in accordance with best practices and Maine State Food Code
• Knowledge and adherence to all Personal Protective Equipment per OSHA guidelines

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• A comprehensive benefits package, including pet insurance
• Access to tuition remission benefits
• No late nights - dinner ends at 8:00 PM
• Daily shift meal, kitchen shoes, and aprons provided
• Inclement weather school close pay for essential personnel

SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time staff position with estimated regular hours of 40 per week. Must be available for evening and weekend work.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office ([e-mail], 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).