Second Cook, School of Museum of Fine Arts - Dining
- Employer
- Tufts University
- Location
- Medford, MA
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Arts & Museum Administration, Auxiliary Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Department Summary:
Tufts Diningis a self-operated food service provider managing a comprehensive collegiatefood service program on the Tufts University Medford-Somerville campusdelivering high quality, contemporary and innovative food and hospitalityservices to meet the various needs of students, faculty, staff and visitors ina fiscally responsible manner. Our team operates a progressive resident diningprogram for approximately 4000 students as well as responsive retail servicesand a distinctive university catering program serving the campus communitytotaling 5500 undergraduates, 1700 graduate students, and 2300 faculty, staffand administrators.
RESIDENTIALDINING CENTERS AND CATERING ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. WORKING WEEKENDS &EVENINGS WILL BE EXPECTED.
Job Summary:
The Second Cook will prep, prepare and finish avariety of menu items for service following established preparation guidelinesand department recipes in quantities forecasted and planned in advance bymanagement using various cooking methods and a variety of food preparationequipment. Will garnish and present finished menu items appropriately. S/Hecompletes all assigned work to meet meal service deadlines following departmentand industry standards for quality, sanitation and batch cookery. S/He will be flexible and use sound judgmentto reduce or increase food quantities prepared based on customer demand. S/Hemay prepare and present foods in customer service areas, serving andinteracting with customers in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.The Second Cook will work as a team with other culinary employees to prepareplanned meal service, follow the directions of senior cooks and provideguidance and mentorship to less experienced cooks. The Second Cook will beresponsible for the cleaning, sanitation and general up keep of foodpreparation equipment and work stations, and works in accordance with foodsafety guidelines and completes service records accurately as assigned.
Must demonstrate the ability to work under periods of fast pace and high pressure.
All employees are responsible for punching in and out in accordance with department policy and standards. S/He must be given permission from a manager to punch in early or stay past their schedule “out time.”
All employees will adhere to posted schedule and all requests for time off will be granted based on business needs. In accordance with the CBA, schedules will be posted 14 days (excludes catering) in advance. Time off requests must follow proper procedure and will be approved/denied in accordance with department needs.
No requests will be honored for Senior Week, Holidays, Alumni Weekend, Commencement, Orientation, Matriculation, or Special Events during the Academic Year.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Three (3) years of experience in a culinary production operation.
Able to read, follow, understand and execute recipes and follow written and verbal directions precisely.
Experience and proven competence using a variety of food preparation equipment and applying various cooking methods.
Experience working independently in a logical, efficient and productive manner.
Must have a pleasant demeanor, enjoy working with people, be a team player and be committed to customer service.
Must speak, read and understand English.
Experience preferably in a high-volume operation with a proven broad range of well-developed culinary skills.
Associates Degree in the Culinary Arts is ideal.
High school diploma/GED is preferred.
Tufts Dining is a hospitality-oriented service provider, all employees are expected to be customer service sensitive.
An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.Equal Opportunity Employer – minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-The Fenway
Job: Dining
Organization: SMFA Dining
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Aug 5, 2019, 10:25:57 AM
Organization
Tufts University is a leader in American higher education – distinctive for its success as a moderately-sized teaching and research university. Our ‘university on a hill‘ is a collection of colleges and academic departments independently recognized for their public service in our local communities, across the country, and around the world.
Working at Tufts University
Across the university you’ll discover talented and committed members of our staff and faculty who share an enthusiasm and a deep commitment to Tufts. We are collectively bound by our pursuit of knowledge and truth, and driven by our common values and aspirations. The strength of these values is reflected in our willingness to look at problems from new perspectives and challenge the status quo.
T10 strategic initiatives
An organization’s priorities can tell you a great deal about the culture. The T10 Strategic Plan provides a window into how our values impact our work as a university and how we work with each other as people. The plan’s initiatives are deliberately ambitious and far reaching – including our Foundational Initiatives that address each employee’s stewardship of limited resources and our plan to engage with and celebrate both our commonalities and differences. These strategic commitments represent who we are and guide what we will become.
Our culture
At the heart of Tufts’ distinctive culture is a commitment to diversity of thought, openness, and the inclusion of people who represent differing experiences and points of view. Our staff, students and faculty represent over 100 countries of origin but with shared values that make us more alike than we are different.
What we value:
Making an impact – We seek out new innovative ways to improve the quality of life of individuals and societies around the world, and at home.
Personal worth – The individual human being must be at the heart of every interaction in which individual differences are understood, valued, and cultivated.
Mindful leadership – Leadership brings with it tremendous possibilities and equally important responsibilities. Our leadership is visible in our words and actions, and the impact we have on the lives of those we serve.
Community – Our connection to each other through learning, arts, culture, sports, and through making an impact, brings us together and enhances our collective well-being.
Progressive learning – Our preparation for complex challenges and changes requires a commitment to lifelong learning, a willingness to challenge accepted thinking, and a sense of urgency in implementing new practices.
What matters?
A university setting provides employees the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of their colleagues, our global community, and their individual professional development. Staff, faculty and researchers embrace the responsibility, and privilege, that working at Tufts provides. While not every employee will have the opportunity to connect personally with the individuals who benefit from Tufts’ research and outreach initiatives, at the end of the day, we all understand just how much our day-to-day work matters.
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