Second Cook

Overview

Second Cook role at Brown University. This position works 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Position title:

Second Cook | Department:
Dining Services | Job Posting

Title:

Second Cook | Worker Type:
Employee | Time Type:
Full time |

Schedule:

40 hours per week | Onsite location

• Meets all qualifications of subordinate “Cook” position (see attached)
• Ability to perform all required production tasks with minimal instruction or supervision
• Ability to anticipate needs, organize and prioritize work effectively, and ensure that complex production tasks are completed in a timely and thorough fashion
• Ability to guide and train others in task accomplishment
• Willingness to promote a diverse and inclusive campus community
• Ability to assume responsibility for production sub-systems
• Demonstrates an understanding of basic baking techniques and dessert preparation
• Demonstrates the highest standards of quality, sanitation, and safety

• Performs tasks and responsibilities described in the “Cook” position description at a higher level, and with minimal supervision
• Anticipates needs and assures availability of raw products for daily and future production as assigned
• Ensures production is timely and completed as close to service as possible
• Maintains an understanding of the overall production scheduling of the unit, task status, and service requirements; assists others as needed
• Develops skills by learning and practicing the responsibilities of a First Cook
• Guides and trains lower classification employees in task accomplishment
• Assumes responsibility of production subsystems, including catering
• Assists in basic dessert preparation
• Maintains a neat, well-groomed, professional appearance
• Performs other tasks as requested

• Stand for extended periods; move, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to handle, slice, dice, chop, or feel objects and controls on kitchen equipment
• Occasionally lift or move products and supplies up to 50 pounds
• Push and/or pull carts weighing up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
• Must consistently utilize all Personal Protective Equipment per Brown Dining Services guidelines
• Must wear a cut resistant glove when using sharp tools
• Frequently moves about campus to various locations for catered events
• Ability to tolerate heat and cold temperatures

• This position is full-time; standard weekly hours: 40
• Position
  
  Work Location:
  
  Onsite
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Higher Education

All offers of employment are contingent upon a records check satisfactory to Brown University. Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. As an EEO employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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