Cook

Job Description Summary

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week) non-exempt, benefits-eligible Swing Cook opportunity.

Job Description

Work Location : Dining Center

Job Summary :

The Swing Cook will assist the cooks in food preparation and may be assigned to act as lead cook for specified meal periods.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare food for future meals using computer-generated production sheets and recipes, including cutting vegetables for recipes, panning up food, cooking off items, and labeling and dating all prepared food
• Pull frozen food from the freezer by following a pull list generated by the cook or the manager
• Keep prep and storage areas clean and organized
• Record on production sheets what prep has been done and its location
• Perform other prep work as assigned

Line of Report : The Swing Cook reports to the Executive Chef in the Dining Center.

Minimum Qualifications

1 year food preparation experience, including basic cooking in commercial and / or institutional foodservice operation

Professional Competencies

• Ability to read and follow recipes and production sheets
• Ability to portion, cut, slice, score, julienne, whip, beat, or otherwise prepare food
• Demonstrated ability to utilize dining service equipment such as slicer, deep fryer, grill and steamer
• Proficiency in communicating orally and in writing to co-workers and management

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Special Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 153 background checks
• Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check
• Current Serv Safe certification or the ability to obtain certification
• Current Aller-train certification or the ability to obtain certification
• Availability to work catered events and special functions

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and / or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.

Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.

Last updated : 2024-07-05