Second Cook

Second Cook – Brown University

Job Description and qualifications as detailed below. This position is part of Brown University Dining Services and supports the production and service of menu items and catered functions.

• 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 awareness of overall production scheduling of the unit, task status, and service requirements, and assists others as needed.
• Improves skills by learning and practicing the skills and 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.

• 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 complete complex production tasks in a timely and thorough fashion.
• Ability to guide and train others in task accomplishment.
• Possess a 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.

• Routinely stand for extended periods; walk; sit; bend; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to handle, slice, dice, chop, or feel objects, knives, tools or controls on kitchen equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; smell, talk or hear.
• 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 include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must consistently utilize all Personal Protective Equipment per Brown Dining Services guidelines.
• Must wear a cut resistance glove when using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument.
• Frequently moves about campus to various locations for catered events.
• Ability to tolerate heat and cold temperatures.

As a member of a production team and under general supervision, performs a variety of functions related to the production and service of the menu of the day and catered functions with minimal supervision, and guides and trains lower classification production staff as needed.

Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Assures production is timely and completed as close to service as possible.
• Possesses a developed sense of the overall production scheduling of the unit, task status, and service requirements, and assists others as needed.
• Improves skills by learning and practicing the skills and 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.

This position works 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Position is onsite.

• All offers of employment are contingent upon a records check satisfactory to Brown University.
• Benefits information is available from Brown University.

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Please submit an application form for each position for which you are qualified, along with a cover letter and resume. For questions, contact the indicated email address.

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. As an EEO employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon protected characteristics and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.