First Cook

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Jan 06, 2025

Position Information

Posting date	01/06/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	0408200
Position Title	First Cook
Department this Position Reports to	Dining Services
Hiring Range Minimum	$30.46/hr
Hiring Range Maximum	$31.49/hr
Union Type	SEIU
SEIU Level	L
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule	Schedule: 6.00pm-2.30am, Tuesday-Saturday; Sunday-Monday off
Location of Position	Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?	Onsite only
Is this a term position?	No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?	No
Position Purpose	Under general supervision, prepares and serves food items listed on the daily menu or specialty meals and/or other foodstuffs for banquets, parties, dinners and catered functions in the dining facilities or other areas of the College. Leads and instructs other cooks and workers engaged in preparing, cooking, or serving food. Reads and applies computerized recipes. Orders and obtains food items for next day production from storage. Receives on-the-job training in leadership skills and all phases of food preparation and service. This is a second shift position, leading the late-shift culinary operation at Class of 1953 Commons, Dartmouth's main Dining Hall.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	High School plus 3+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	High School graduate with four to five years of relevant experience in all facets of food preparation and the culinary arts or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum four years of professional culinary experience. Knowledge of sanitation regulations and proper food protection procedures. Ability to complete Servsafe certification and all other food service sanitation certification required. Knowledge of standard cooking methods, timing and temperature requirements and different ingredients and the relationship of each to produce a final product or complete meal. Understanding of the importance of flavorings and seasonings in the preparation of food. Ability to read, understand and apply computerized recipes. Basic math and measurement skills. Ability to teach and direct others in production methods, sanitation and safety. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to apply customer relation procedures and policies. Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to work varied shifts and overtime.
Preferred Qualifications	Food service experience in an institutional establishment preferred.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Campus Services HR
Department Contact Phone Number	603 646-3323
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Christopher Kaschak, Executive Chef
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants	UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 01/06 THROUGH 01/11 Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions	Schedule: 6.00pm-2.30am, Tuesday-Saturday; Sunday-Monday off This is a late shift position, with an additional 15% pay shift differential on 2nd shift
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77099

Key Accountabilities

Description

Culinary Responsibilities

Reads and applies menus.
Prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, salads, meats, vegetables, breads, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in College dining facilities.
Prepares specialty items needed for banquets, parties, special dinners, and catered functions.
Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers.
Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling or other accepted practices.
Adds seasoning or flavorings to foods during mixing or cooking, according to personal judgment and experience.
Prepares appetizers, relishes, and hors d' oeuvres.
Chops, dices, and grinds meats and vegetables.
Slices cold meats and cheeses.
Washes, peels, and seeds vegetables, fruits, and berries for salads, relishes, and gelatin desserts.
Sets up and prepares salad bar.
Makes a variety of salad dressings.
Mixes ingredients for green salads, fruit salads, potato salads, etc.
Prepares gelatin or aspic salads.
Arranges and garnishes platters of cold cuts.
Shapes and places mixed or pre-prepared dough in greased or floured pans for baking of bread, rolls, muffins, etc.
Bakes cakes, cookies, pies, puddings and other desserts.
Decorates specialty cakes and pastries.
Prepares and cooks ingredients for pie fillings, puddings, custards or other desserts.
Bakes, roasts broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables, breads, and other foods.
Carves meats and prepares food for serving; adding gravies and sauces and garnishes.

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Description

Food Safety/Sanitation

Practices and ensures the highest levels of prescribed food safety including temperature control, handling, packaging, labeling, transporting, and storage.
Monitors refrigerators and freezers for safe food temperatures, notifies supervisor of unusual changes.
Cleans and properly stores kitchen equipment and machinery.
Maintains and completes daily meal reports.
Orders and obtains food items needed for next day production from storage.

Percentage Of Time

Description	Training Leads and instructs other cooks or workers engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food. Explains basic kitchen routines, the use and cleaning of kitchen machinery and equipment, application of basic math and measurements, how to read and follow recipes, and the proper sanitation and safety procedures.
Percentage Of Time

Description

Culture and Employee Belonging

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College

Percentage Of Time

--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned