Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR6421
Amherst has taken a leadership role
among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic
profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the
diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Garde
Manger Cook position. The Garde Manger Cook is a 32-hour per week, academic year position with a compensation range of $19.64 to $20.00 per
hour – commensurate with experience.
The Garde Manger Cook supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services in providing the
campus community with excellent service and production of our menus. This position assists the culinary team with the production and
implementation of menu items.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Preparation
- Prepare assigned menu items to standard,
including cold food, packaged field trips, and ready-to-eat menu items, while adhering to standardized recipes and production
methods - Maintain operational standards and Health Department regulations
- Ensure all areas are maintained in an orderly,
clean, and sanitary manner - Set up food items prior to and during meals, meeting established standards, and manage the rotation of
goods to ensure the highest quality - Perform work in a safe and efficient manner; ensure operational organization before, during, and
after service - Ensure that equipment used is in sound, working order; tools used are accurately cared for and
stored - Communicate operational needs and concerns effectively and proactively
- Effectively collaborate with a diverse group
of colleagues and students
Inventory
- Assist with the inventory of storage and supply areas
- Inspect deliveries for
quality and accuracy, and communicate deficiencies - Communicate product needs through appropriate channels
- Work effectively
to reduce waste and loss of supplies and goods
Qualifications:
Required
- High School Diploma or
equivalent - Current ServSafe Manager Certification or be able to achieve within six (6) months of employment
- 1+ year of food
preparation experience - Strong verbal and written communication, customer service, organizational, and time management
skills - Ability to taste and work with any and all ingredients used
- Ability to mathematically reduce and expand measurements
required by recipe - Dedication to working with a diverse and inclusive community
- Attention to detail
- Work flexible
hours based upon operational needs, including extended shifts - Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift
test - Successful completion of required reference and background checks
Preferred
- Volume cold food production
experience
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff
and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the
options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.
Interested 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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of
employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil
liability.
To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Garde-Manger-Cook_JR6421
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