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The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.\nJob Description:\nThis is an exciting time to join our growing team at Amherst College!\nAmherst College invites applications for the Second Cook position (multiple openings, see below). The Second Cook is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $22.49 to $22.65/hour.\nThe salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.\nSecond Cook openings:\nSecond Cook - Betty's Kitchen - AM (2)\nSecond Cook - Betty's Kitchen - PM (2)\nSecond Cook - Catering Kitchen (1)\nThe Second Cook assists with the preparation, production, and execution of menu items across Dining Services. This position is responsible for ensuring that the quality and quantity of food produced are consistent with established standards and works collaboratively with the culinary team to meet and exceed the expectations of our community.\nThe Second Cook prepares menu components using fresh, high-quality ingredients and demonstrates the culinary skills and knowledge necessary to execute them successfully. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of food, culinary techniques, and current trends and will contribute to a culture of quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.\nAs our work is central to student life, their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year and as such, a flexible schedule with extended shift times is required. In addition, the position is designated to provide essential services and should report to work, or remain on duty even though the College is closed.\nFood Safety and Allergen Awareness\nAll Dining Services employees are responsible for understanding and implementing established food safety procedures and allergen prevention protocols. Team members must actively support and respond appropriately to individuals with food allergies to ensure a safe dining experience for all community members.\nSummary of Responsibilities:\nSupervision\nProvide operational supervision, both directly and in conjunction with the First Cook, over the daily culinary operations while supporting the culinary team with the planning, production, and implementation of menus and systems\nParticipate in employee training and development and the assessment of team member performance\nProvide and maintain the tools, information, resources, and support necessary to enable the individual and the team’s success.\nCoach and supervise service staff on storage, portioning, and handling of menu items\nPerform regular inspections of Stations and Service areas in support of established standards\nMaintain the accuracy of production schedules and usage reports, and communicate deficiencies\nManage inventory levels and quality; maintain the organization of Production Storage Areas\nEnsure the culinary operation is secure, organized, safe, and clean during production, service, and at the end of events and shifts.\nMaintain a commitment to the quality of our resources and work to prevent loss and eliminate waste\nPromote our standards of quality, service, and the safety of our work environment. This includes all food safety standards, including time and temperature as a control\nPreparation\nSupport the operational standards and Health Department regulations\nEnsure all areas are maintained in an orderly, clean, and sanitary manner, as well as oversee the complete breakdown and cleaning of all equipment.\nEnsure production of menu items is to standard\nEnsure recipes are followed, uniform production standards are met, and all items are of the highest possible quality\nOperational Coverage\nSupport operations during downtimes and in times of need by covering stations, supervisory roles, and other roles as assigned by First Cooks and Culinary Leadership\nMenu Development\nHelp create, manage, and serve seasonal, fresh menus from exceptional ingredients\nAssist with product and process refinement\nAssist with new product research and development\nCorrects discrepancies in production sheets and recipes\nQualifications:\nRequired\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent\nEquivalent work experience in lieu of minimum education and related experience\n3-5 years of food preparation experience, including hot and cold food production, high-volume catering/banquet production, buffet presentation, à la carte cooking, including sautéing, grilling, roasting, and other fundamental cooking techniques.\nStrong verbal and written communication, customer service, organizational, and time management skills\nAbility to taste and work with any and all ingredients used\nAbility to mathematically reduce and expand measurements required by the recipe\nAttention to detail\nWork flexible hours based upon departmental needs, including extended shifts\nExperience supporting initiatives that foster an inclusive and respectful environment\nSuccessful completion of required reference and background checks\nAn acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check\nSuccessful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test\nPreferred\n5+ years high-volume food production\nSupervisory experience\nInterested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.\nIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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