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Roger Williams University

Location: BristolRI 02809 Document ID: A8342-3BCZ Posted on: 2014-08-2608/26/2014 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Part-time
Will not pay relocation expenses
Minimum Education: Not Specified2014-09-25
 

Prep Cook

Thank you for considering Roger Williams University in your search.

About Roger Williams University:
Roger Williams University, located in Bristol, R.I., is a leading independent, coeducational university with programs in the liberal arts and the professions, where students become community- and globally-minded citizens through project-based, experiential learning. Offering 43 majors and a plethora of co-curricular activities as well as study abroad options, RWU is dedicated to the success of students, commitment to a set of core values, the pursuit of affordable excellence, and to providing a relevant, world-class education above all else. In the last decade, the University has achieved unprecedented successes including recognition as one of the best colleges in the nation by Forbes, a College of Distinction by Student Horizons, Inc. and as both a best college in the Northeast and one of the nation’s greenest universities by The Princeton Review.

Roger Williams University is committed to creating and supporting an intellectual community devoted to teaching and learning and providing the opportunity for personal and intellectual growth for students, faculty and staff. The University credits much of that growth and success to the hard work and dedication of its employees.

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Senior Chef and Sous Chef, the Prep Cook is responsible for the proper preparation, setup, and execution of a particular station or dish.  The culinary work in this position must follow all of Dining's commitments to sustainability and proper health and safety guidelines.

POSITION OBJECTIVES: 
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
  • Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
  • Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
  • Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

  • Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds vegetables and fruits; weighs and measures designated ingredients.
  • Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.
  • Properly stores foods in designated areas following wrapping, dating, and rotation procedures.
  • Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils; distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
  • Perform any task instructed by Chef, Sous Chef, or Lead.
  • Utilizes approved food production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
  • Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner; resolves customer concerns.
  • Interacts with co-workers to ensure compliance with company service standards, and inventory and cash control procedures.
  • Assures compliance with all sanitation, ServSafe and safety requirements.
  • Proper knife handling skills.

This is a part-time union position. We are looking to fill multiple openings for this position in Dining Services.

Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Strong passion and motivation to create great food.
  • General culinary knowledge of basic kitchen practices, protocols and procedures.
  • 2 years of equivalent experience working in a high volume restaurant kitchen.
  • Understanding of typical culinary units of measure.
  • Ability to work safely and efficiently with large volume culinary equipment including but not limited to grill, fryers, steamers tilt skillets, convention ovens.
  • Possess the ability to meet Dining’s unit specific uniform standards for this position.
  • Utilize all Personal Protective Equipment’s per Dining’s guidelines.
  • Wear a cut resistance glove whenever using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument.
  • Ability to follow all of Dining’s health and safety standards and requirements.

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:
Roger Williams University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from underrepresented populations.

Application Instructions:
Please apply online at http://rwu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=51818 and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references.

     
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