Cook Helper

Full Time
Hanover, NH
Posted
Job description

Position Purpose
Under close supervision, assists with the preparation of food items regularly listed on the daily menu in the dining facilities and for catered functions. Works in any general cooking area where needed, e.g. grill station, breakfast,salad room, bakery shop, routine catered orders, etc. Receives on-the-job training in general food service and sanitation procedures and in proper use and cleaning of kitchen equipment and machinery.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
1-2 years of experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • One year of relevant experience in food preparation; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Food service experience in an institutional establishment is preferred.
  • High School graduate or the equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Understanding of basic sanitation regulations and proper food protection procedures.
  • Familiarity with standard cooking methods and procedures.
  • Ability to read, understand and follow recipes.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to follow customer relations policies and procedures.
  • Basic math and measurement skills.
  • Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Willingness to work varied shifts and overtime as required.
  • Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Admin HR Services

Department Contact Phone Number
6-3323

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Brandon Crosby

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants
UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY.
OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (3/20/23) THROUGH (3/26/23).

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 6pm-2.30am; Sunday/Monday off


Key Accountabilities

Description
Key Responsibilities:
  • Assists with the preparation of food items.
  • Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds vegetables and fruits.
  • Cleans, cuts and grinds meats, poultry, and seafood.
  • Dips food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them. Stirs and strains soups and sauces.
  • Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
  • Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
  • Stores foods in designated areas, maintaining an awareness of temperature requirements and potential for food spoilage.
  • Learns and follows safety precautions and proper food handling and storage procedures.
  • Cleans and properly stores kitchen equipment and machinery.
  • Checks refrigerators and freezers for safe food temperatures, notifies supervisor of unusual changes.
  • Other duties as required.


Note: Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: Hazard Communication

Percentage Of Time

Description
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
  • Participates in division wide DEI initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fair, Dependable, Inclusive, Considerate, Vulnerability and Respect)
  • Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the division
  • Collaborates, when appropriate, on other DEI-related initiatives within the division and College

Percentage Of Time

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    Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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    Performs other duties as assigned

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