Prep Cook – PM

Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR6420

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 Prep Cook – PM
position. The Prep Cook – PM is a full-time, year-round position with a compensation range of $19.64 to $20.00 per hour – commensurate with
experience.

The Prep Cook – PM 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 hot & 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/Prep-Cook—PM_JR6420

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