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rrDining Services Prep Cook

rBennington College

rJob Type: | Full time

rLocation: Bennington, Vermont, United States

rThe Bennington College Dining Services team takes great pride in providing an experience our students, faculty/staff and guests will find memorable. Through our variety of dining locations, menu offerings, and friendly and welcoming staff, the team strives to make every dining experience extraordinary. Dining on campus is a quintessential part of the overall college experience. The Prep Cook (Cooks Helper) is responsible for assisting with the preparation of all menu items for assigned meals and general food production. All Dining Services employees must comply with applicable sanitation, health and safety guidelines and assist with meeting the overall objectives of the dining services department.

The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes generous paid time off benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability coverage, and a retirement plan with employer match. The College also offers educational benefits for the employee, spouse/partner and dependents. The hourly rate of pay is \$20.93.

Available shift: (full-time, 40 hours/week)

Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00 - 9:30 pm

Qualifications

High School graduate and/or GED equivalent required; must be 18 years of age; one year of relevant culinary experience required, preferably in a large scale institutional setting; knowledge of current principles, practices, equipment, materials and methods used in large-scale food production. Successful completion of annual Hazardous Communication Training Program, and Food Sanitation (ServSafe) course as required. Ability to understand proper use of chemicals used in the performance of position duties and maintain familiarity with the chemical\'s material safety data sheets. Required attendance and successful completion/passing of College-sponsored classes and seminars determined by employer. Valid/current driver\'s license preferred, good personal cleanliness and hygiene. Exceptional customer service skills; demonstrated experience interacting and developing relationships with internal customers. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, respond to requests with a sense of urgency, and complete work orders in a timely manner. Language Skills: Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions, procedures, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate. Math Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure and inventory, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals to solve problems. Reasoning Ability: Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and discussing ideas with supervisor. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Good organizational skills.

Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA+, and disability communities as well as diverse gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs. Our staff and faculty also reflect diverse and intersecting backgrounds and identities. All employees are expected to be respectful and responsive to these differences in the service of building community that promotes student and employee success and community cohesiveness. Each individual (faculty, staff and students) will be accountable for upholding these values. The College\'s approach to pluralism and inclusivity-both as fields of inquiry and practice-is to prioritize flexible thought, and to invite the examination of access, value, power, and privilege through its institutional policies and areas of study. We encourage applicants from diverse realms of interest, backgrounds, experience, and accomplishment to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with preparing all meals (hot and cold foods) and miscellaneous food production as assigned. Ensure that all food is properly prepared and served at the correct temperature. Monitor food usage throughout the meal and maintain supply of food for line or service.

As required, assist with ensuring the availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation. Apportion food for serving. Complete food temperature checks before service.

Adhere to the standardized cycle menu and advise chef of any discrepancies.

Follow all standardized recipes and advise chef of any discrepancies in recipes.

Assume the responsibilities of the cook in his/her absence; direct student employees and coord

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