Culinary Assistant at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA

Job description

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here. Perform various culinary duties to provide meals and services to students and guests following exact menu and recipe specifications with established practices and procedures. Responsibilities include food preparation, cook-to-order line service, station set-up, stocking, rotating product and maintaining a clean safe area following sanitation and food allergy regulations and safety standards. Responsibilities also include the operation of various standard equipment; turbo vector, impinger, deck, rotisserie and convection ovens, slicers, mixers, choppers, flat-top and Panini grills, deep fryers, induction display cooking units, rice/pasta steamers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the set-up, execution and clean-up of catered events and performing other similar tasks as required or requested. Annual certification training required in both ServSafe Food Safety and Food Allergy Awareness. Job Description DAYS & HOURS: Holy Cross Dining staff are considered Emergency Essential Personnel and are required to report during times of inclement weather. Must be flexible. Schedule may change depending on the needs of the department. CURRENT SCHEDULE: Sunday & Monday / 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM & Tuesday - Thursday / 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS POSITION Prepare and cook food items to order, ensuring adherence to established standards and specifications. Follow menu and recipe guidelines precisely to maintain consistency and quality across all food items. Ensure all menu items are consistently prepared, properly portioned, of the highest quality, and served at the correct temperatures. Fill out the temperature log book charts. Maintain a clean, safe, and fully functional work area that is adequately stocked, properly rotated, and organized at all times. Supervise on-call staff, student captains/workers, and temporary employees, providing direction on routine tasks to ensure smooth operations. Be adaptable and capable of working in various areas of the servery as assigned by management. Provide exceptional customer service by serving guests in a friendly, professional, and attentive manner when required. Assist with the setup, service, and cleanup of catered events, ensuring all operational standards are met. Accurately complete service records and inventory data within the FoodPro system to ensure proper tracking and reporting. Demonstrate proficiency in accommodating students with special dietary restrictions, ensuring their needs are met with care. Seek guidance from management with questions. Understand and apply food waste management practices, utilizing FIFO (First In, First Out) to minimize waste and maintain inventory efficiency. Adhere to all state and local food safety regulations to ensure compliance and uphold the highest standards of food safety. Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION Up to two years related work experience is preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and 100 with assistance ServSafe Food Safety Certification or training is required. If training is not up-to-date, training/certification must be completed upon 3-6 months from date of hire. Food allergy training is essential and prior experience in special food allergy meal preparation is preferred. If a candidate does not have prior experience, the necessary training must be completed upon hiring. Initial tr