Prep Cook & Utility Worker, Grille (004019)

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 19,832 - 28,245; Part time

Job summary

The Grille at Middlebury College is looking for a part-time food service/kitchen worker to assist with meal preparation and to support operations across the department. The shift runs Wednesday through Sunday from 4pm to 8pm, and applicants aged 14+ may apply with certain restrictions for younger workers.

This non-benefited position offers a starting wage of $17.45 per hour. No prior experience is required, but candidates should be committed to food safety, sanitation, and a positive attitude to

Qualifications

• Food service/kitchen worker role in a fast-paced setting.
• Must follow sanitation guidelines and maintain a clean workstation.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fruits and vegetables, wash, peel, chop as needed.
• Stock items and prep for Grab n Go options.
• Operate dish machine and manage dishes and utensils.
• Notify manager of any spoiled food and maintain sanitation.

Job description

The Grille at Middlebury College is looking for a part-time employee. The shift is Wednesday through Sunday from 4pm to 8pm.

We are looking for a food service/kitchen worker who is needed to perform a variety of functions in our kitchen to prepare the restaurant for service and to prepare food for other venues within the department. Ages 14+ may apply but there are restrictions of use on sharp tools, ovens and chemicals with employees below the age of 16.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position with a starting wage of $17.45 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fruits and vegetables for use, washing, peeling, chopping, and more.
• Always maintaining a clean and tidy workstation.
• Stocking various items in preparation for future shifts.
• Notifying the manager on duty of any out of date or rotting food.
• Prepares sandwiches, wraps, salads and more for Grab n Go options.
• Loads soiled dishes, pots, pans, containers and more into the dish machine and unload them when they have finished the wash cycle.
• Must follow sanitation guidelines.
• Unloads and stacks dishes in appropriate storage areas.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen, dish room area and walk-ins.
• Removes trash can liners and recyclables from kitchen area and disposes of in trash and recycling receptacles.
• Rinsing trash cans and compost containers.
• No previous experience is required.
• Requires practice of proper health sanitation and a good attitude to learn and grow.

Physical Demands

• Must physically be able to lift 10-20 lbs. numerous times during the day. Up to 50 lbs. several times per day and must be able to push or pull a cart up to 70 lbs. frequently.
• Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
• Requires frequent walking and long periods of time standing.
• Must be able to work in a hot and humid environment.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

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.