What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook Helper position at Dartmouth College?
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
High School or equivalency
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Food service experience in an institutional establishment is preferred.
- High School graduate with six months of relevant experience in food preparation; or the equivalent.
- Ability to pass required ServSafe and Allertrain trainings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic understanding of cleanliness procedures and general sanitation regulations.
- Familiarity with standard cooking methods and procedures.
- Ability to read, understand and follow recipes.
- Ability to perform basic math and measurements.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to follow customer relations policies and procedures.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Works varied shifts and required overtime.
- Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: Hazard Communication.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Campus Services HR
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-3561
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Campus Services HR
Department Contact's Phone Number
6-3561
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.
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, conduct review, 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 (11/10/25) THROUGH (11/18/2025).
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
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
Key Accountabilities
Description
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.
Percentage Of Time
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Culture and Employee Belonging
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 inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
- Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College
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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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