What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook ll, Garde Manger position at Rice University?
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About Rice
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities. Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.
About the Cohen House
Robert and Agnes Cohen House is home to the Rice University Faculty Club. The club consists of five private dining rooms, a large main dining area, a terrace, a historical living room space, and an outside patio home to the Esther M. Cohen Memorial Garden. We offer dine-in lunch service to members only Monday - Friday. Lunch consists of a daily rotating menu, a soup du jour, build your own salad bar and a baked potato bar. Additionally we service a la carte options and a curbside at the club service. The club offers a full-service coffee bar with cappuccinos, lattes, espressos and more. The Club provides meeting room spaces for Rice Departments looking to host private luncheons as well as our recently launched meeting room breakfast service. Private or department members, can access the club on evenings and weekends to host larger receptions. We specialize in events as small as cocktail receptions and as large as weddings or gala dinners.
Position Summary :
The Cook II (Garde Manger) prepares a variety of cold foods in accordance with menu instructions and standardized recipes; ensures that proper food standards are maintained in the areas of quality, sanitation, and appearance; maintains a clean work area, and assists with general kitchen cleaning.
With guidance from the Executive Chef and Chef du Cuisine, the Cook II prepares cold items such as salads, cheese boards, charcuterie, fruit plates, etc., for lunch service and for banquet settings. Cook II also assists the Pastry Chef with plating and expo of dessert orders.
The weekly schedule will vary and will include working on weekends and holidays - Must be available to work any shift required. BOH staff works both lunch service and banquets.
Ideal Candidate Statement :
The ideal candidate has experience working in a team environment and two years of related experience preferably in hotels or banquet event spaces. H / She should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks
Workplace Requirements :
LIGHT – Exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally. Requires walking or standing up to 8 hours per day. Other physical requirements of the job include manual dexterity and the ability to see, hear, reach, climb, and balance. Must be able to detect scents and discern flavors.
Work environment is a commercial kitchen and includes exposure to temperature extremes. Work hazards include exposure to chemicals, wet floors, dangerous equipment (fryers, stoves, ovens, knives, slicers, etc.), and hot oil, steam, and water.
This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated and work under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of a campus emergency
Hiring Range : $16.50 to $18.00 per hour
- Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under are eligible for overtime.
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Rice Mission and Values :
Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Salary : $17 - $18
