What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Assistant position at College of the Holy Cross?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Perform various duties to provide meals for students and other guests following established practices and methods. Responsibilities include serving guests and assisting in food production, stocking and rotating product, setting up and cleaning food production and service areas following proper sanitation standards. Responsibilities also include the use of a slicing machine, grill, fryolator, pizza oven, stir fry equipment and/or similar types of equipment.
Assist in the set-up, execution and clean up of catered events as needed.
Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
Good customer service and communication skills are needed to provide a welcoming, friendly and professional manner to all our guests. Certification in ServSafe (food safety/sanitation) and experience/training in special food allergy meal preparation preferred. Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance.
Previous experience in food service preferred.
DAYS & HOURS
Holy Cross Dining staff are considered Emergency Essential Personnel and are required to report during times of inclement weather. Due to the needs of the Dining department, catering events and academic calendar, schedules may change and flexibility is required.
CURRENT SCHEDULE: Saturday & Sunday / 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Monday / 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday & Friday / 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
TIME COMMITMENT: 40 Hours / 52 Weeks
Additional Information:
This is a full time, non exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Tuition & Education benefits
- Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
- Generous paid time off
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits
In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's commitment to inclusive excellence (https://aspire.holycross.edu/inclusive-excellence). Please provide examples of how you have integrated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into your past work. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity.
Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.
The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at mgrenier@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3957.
