Amherst College Hiring for Third Cook – Baker at Massachusetts, United States Full Time

Amherst Campus
Amherst Staff
Regular
Full time
JR3434

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal
arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the
racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body.
The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational
experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty,
administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Third Cook- Baker
position. The Third Cook – Baker is a full-time, year-round
position, starting at $19.76/hour. Given Amherst’s distinction as
one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the
successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring
value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse
community.

This position is eligible for a bonus of up to $1500.00 payable
upon completion of 3 months of service.

The Third Cook – Baker supports the efforts of Amherst College
Dining Services in providing the diverse campus community with
excellent service and production of our menus. This individual
takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and
participates in the College’s efforts to create a respectful,
inclusive, and welcoming work environment. This position ensures
that the quantity and quality of our production are consistent with
the standards of Dining Services and works with members of the team
to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.

The Third – Baker produces menu components from fresh and
exceptional ingredients and is proficient in the technical skill
and knowledge required to achieve this, being well versed in food,
its history, and trends. This position involves direct customer
interaction and display/demonstration cooking requiring oneself to
present at all times in a professional, approachable and supportive
manner.

The work schedule varies and corresponds to the College’s
operational needs, but generally is Sunday through Thursday,
beginning at 6:00 AM. At times, this position may be asked to
assist with evening production in student dining or assist with
catering and campus-wide events at any time. As our work is central
to student life, their needs occur at a variety of times throughout
the day, week, and year and in such, a flexible schedule with
extended shift times is required. In addition, the position is
designated as providing essential services and should report to
work, or remain on duty even though the College is closed.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Preparation
• Prepare and provide quality baked goods for catering, faculty
dining, the coffee house, and student
dining within department standards
• Prepare assigned menu items to standard, including hot and cold
food menu items while adhering
to standardized recipes and production methods
• Maintain operational standards and Health Department
regulations
• Perform work in a safe and efficient manner; ensure operational
organization before, during, and
after service
• Ensure that equipment used is in sound, working order; tools used
are properly cared for and
stored
• Effectively collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues and
students
• Communicate operational needs and concerns effectively and
proactively
• Help to maintain the accuracy of production schedules and usage
reports
• Maintain a commitment to the quality of our resources and work to
prevent loss and eliminate
waste
• Promote our standards of quality and service and the safety of
our work environment
• Maintain bakery in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner,
breakdown equipment during shutdown
periods, and provide training for all employees in the bakery

Menus
• Help create, maintain, and serve seasonal, fresh menus from
exceptional ingredients
• Assist with product and process refinement
• Assist with new product research and development
• Corrects discrepancies in production sheets and recipes

Inventory
• Assist with the inventory of storage and supply areas
• Inspect deliveries for quality and accuracy and communicate
deficiencies
• Communicate product needs through appropriate channels
• Work effectively to reduce waste and loss of supply and
goods

Qualifications

Required:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current ServSafe Manager Certification or be able to achieve
within (6) months of employment
• Allergen Awareness as required by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts or be able to achieve
within (6) months of employment

• 2 years of food preparation experience including baking and
pastry
• Strong verbal and written communication, customer service,
organizational, and time
management skills
• Ability to taste and work with any and all ingredients used
• Ability to mathematically reduce and expand measurements required
by recipe
• Attention to detail
• Work flexible hours based upon departmental needs including
extended shifts
• Commitment to or experience working with a diverse
community
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and lift
test

Preferred:
• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Culinary Arts

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar, high volume, scratch
operation

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth
and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated
for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may
apply).

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly
competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and
faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our
overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the
options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements.
Click here for Benefits Information .

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter
online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs
. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to
clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.
(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the
Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled.

To find information about job group and level (JGL) follow this
link.

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