What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Laboratory Support - Culinary Arts Institute (CAI) position at Holyoke Community College?
Receives general supervision from the CAI Facility Coordinator and the Culinary Arts full-time lab technicians; much of the work is self-directed using experience and knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices.
- Maintains sanitation and safety of kitchen laboratory facility in accordance with state codes to include sweeping, mopping and other tasks as necessary to maintain the standards.
- Demonstrates the preparation and service of food.
- Works independently and collaboratively.
- Prepares and handles food following standardized procedures.
- Maintains and calibrates equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of technical problems.
- Plans and organizes work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
- Prepares and handles food following standardized procedures.
- Maintains stock of kitchen supplies and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- ServSafe certification or proof of intent to certify/re-certify;
- Knowledge and demonstrated skill in food preparation;
- Ability to communicate effectively, to follow oral and written instructions from faculty and staff;
- Minimal capacity to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time;
- Knowledge of standard food specifications; ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends;
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- ServSafe Alcohol certification or demonstrated knowledge of standard beverage specification and service;
- Baking and pastry skills;
Hourly Rate: $16; no benefits
Hours: Maximum 18.5 hrs./week. Some evenings & weekends; Varies by week
Funding: Credit & Workforce Training budgetsWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Laboratory Technicians work exposed to the harmful effects of chemicals, gases, fumes, inflammable and pathogenic materials and dangerous equipment; work varied shifts, weekends and nights and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Salary : $16
