Cook, Assistant

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• Prepares and cooks menu items according to proper preparation methods in small batches and/or as required by business needs. • Tastes and evaluates all food before service to ensure food quality standards are met, consults manager with any concerns. • Reads and follows standardized recipes. • Fries, grills, sautés, roasts, bakes, braises and steams food products as needed. • Heats soups, sauces and prepared products ensuring product has reached appropriate temperature before serving. • Carves or slices meat for service both in back-of-house setting and at carving stations in front-of- house setting when necessary. • Assists in the preparation and presentation of catered functions. • Cools, refrigerates, labels and properly stores food according to HACCP procedures. • Knowledgeable in use of all standard kitchen equipment. • Demonstrates a “Clean as you go” philosophy maintaining sanitary and organized work space and equipment. • Leaves work station clean and re-stocked. • Accurately records portion amount of food used during meals on service records. • Accurately measures food temperatures. • Recycles products per policy and procedure. • Accurately fills out sanitation and temperature logs and food service records as required. Informs person in charge when corrective action is needed. • Follows sanitation standards in compliance with all regulatory agencies including Harvard Environmental Health and Safety regulations. • Complies with State of Massachusetts and Dining Services’ “Food Employee Illness Policy”. • Communicates effectively and works cooperatively and respectfully with a diverse set of staff, management team and guests • Represents HUDS to students, faculty, staff and guests in a positive and professional manner. • Works to meet the mission and core values of Harvard University Dining Services with enthusiasm and a spirit of cooperation. • Attends trainings as assigned. • Maintains current certifications as required. • Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to routinely lift 50 lbs. without restrictions • Continuous:            standing, manual dexterity, reaching, walking, lifting, handling • Frequent:                push/pull, bending • Occasional:             climbing, squatting, sitting Basic Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent • Must have proficiency with the English language (speaking, reading and writing). • Minimum three years of relevant food preparation experience in hospitality industry. • Must have culinary ability to execute recipes with the technical understanding of all cooking methods. • Must have basic math skills and ability to analyze digital and analog thermometers, scales, and other measuring devices. • Must have proficiency with kitchen tools and equipment without restrictions • Must have relevant knife skills. • Must be able to follow directions. • Must be neat in appearance and comply with proper dress code as designated by HUDS. • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. • Must have strong multi-tasking skills. • Must have excellent communication skills. • Must be able to work cooperatively and respectfully with a diverse set of staff, management and guests. • Must be able to work in a fast-paced diverse environment. • Must be customer service oriented. Additional Qualifications and Skills: • ServSafe certification within first year of employment. • Previous experience in a University environment preferred. Certificates and Licenses: Standard Hours/Schedule: 32 hours per week • Sunday - Wednesday 10:45pm - 7:45pm Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal, Drug Test, and R

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