What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Chef position at Deerfield Academy?
- Posted on July 25, 2023
Deerfield Academy is seeking a Chef to join our dynamic team in the Dining Hall. This is a temporary position working full time hours. The Chef is responsible for the excellent service and food preparation for our award-winning Dining Hall.
This temporary position is expected to end in October 2023. Shift hours are 10:30AM-7:30PM and include weekends.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Preparing and cooking various dishes including meats, vegetables, starches, soups, and other items for service at both sit-down and cafeteria-style meals.
- Completing timely and accurate requisitions for food and supplies necessary for food preparation
- Using, cleaning and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment including ovens, steamers, kettles, ranges, fryers, mixers and slicers.
- Assisting with Supervision of Cooks and Food Service Workers. Including scheduling of work assignments and providing direction and delegating tasks
- Set up and maintain various food stations, buffets, and beverage areas. Keep areas clean and stocked with all necessary items.
- Provide excellent customer service to all guests in the dining hall.
Qualifications: Completion of 12th grade or equivalent; 5 – 7 years in food service, food preparation, sanitation, and safety practices in a commercial kitchen.; experience with recipe and menu development and proper methods of cooking various food items; ability to meet schedules and time lines; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others and the ability to understand hazards and follow safety procedures when using chemicals and equipment; demonstrated experience with MS Office Suite; Supervisory experience in a food service environment
ServSafe certification required
Interested in learning more about working in the Deerfield Academy Dining Hall? Watch this behind-the-scenes video with Joe Ferrer, our Special Events Chef.
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Deerfield Academy is a private, coeducational boarding school located in western Massachusetts with 650 students and 130 faculty. The Academy was founded in 1797 and has no religious affiliation.
Deerfield Academy is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $44,100 - $55,800