What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rounds Cook position at Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hiring for the position of ROUNDS COOK! This is a full-time staff position with estimated regular hours of 40 per week. Must be available for evening and weekend work.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Supports Pearson’s Café by assisting with the Pearson’s Cafe Food Program; maintaining a safe and clean work environment; and ensuring safety and sanitation.
Assisting with the Pearson’s Cafe Food Program by:
• Preparing quality well sourced food by understanding and executing food handling skills in a professional kitchen environment
• Performing quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Following a set of procedures in the preparation and execution of daily meals
• Executing daily assigned stations utilizing versatility and culinary knowledge
• Executing assigned tasks in a timely manner to SJC food service standards
• Exemplifying flexibility in cooking styles, pace and changing of assigned tasks
• Supporting staff executing other stations during meal periods and assisting when needed
• Ensuring all prepared ingredients are properly labeled, organized and easily assessable when stocked on shelves
• Following guidelines for guests with dietary restrictions and allergies relating to food items served
• Following Maine State Food Codes and Health Department regulations
• Supporting Events or Pearson’s Café as business dictates
• Showing enthusiasm and a positive attitude at all times while taking ownership of the Pearson's Café Food Program
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by:
• Adhering to clean-as-you-go practices and established cleaning procedures
• Exercising safe techniques and practices regarding interaction with the environment, equipment, food products, chemicals and people
Ensures Safety and Sanitation by:
• Adhering to all Health Department, OSHA and ADA regulations
• Following all Safety Manual guidelines and attends training sessions as directed
• Reporting any injury, accident and/or food borne illness incident for customers and/or staff accurately and in a timely manner to the Director of Food Services and to Human Resources
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• ServSafe certified equivalent certificate in proper sanitation procedures and safe food handling, must provide valid certification within 120 days of hire and maintain certification
• Minimum two years culinary experience
Equipment & Technology Usage:
• General food service equipment such as; knives, kitchen hand-tools (peelers, can openers, whisks etc.), powered hand tools (immersion blenders, hand- mixers etc.), ovens, deep-fat fryer, steam cabinet, slicer, standing mixers, grills, flat top griddles, range, induction burners, impinger ovens, buffalo chopper food processor, Bain Marie, carts, hand trucks, food holding units, and rolling racks.
• Required to wear a uniform while working to promote safety standards and a professional image. This includes and is not limited to a chef’s jacket and pants, non-slip shoes, hair properly maintained, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Ability to interact and communicate well with other employees, management, and the client
• Promotes and practices the values of the College and the Sisters of Mercy
• Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize, multitask and execute based on daily needs
• Must demonstrate teamwork skills and a willingness to help others
• Possess a positive attitude to foster a cohesive working environment
• Having a passion for food and high quality service; • Ability to be trained to safely use knives and operate general kitchen equipment
• Ability to be trained to work any food preparation station
• Ability to produce fresh, quality healthy food products and manages these products safely and in accordance with best practices and Maine State Food Code
• Ability to manage preparation and cooking times of multiple items efficiently and timely
• Exhibits proper cooking techniques as outlined by menu or manager: chopping, slicing, dicing, frying, sautéing, baking, broiling, seasoning etc.
• Exhibits proper cooling and reheating techniques and procedures
• Exhibits proper cleaning and sanitation procedures in accordance with best practices and Maine State Food Code
• Knowledge and adherence to all Health Department, OSHA, Safety guideline and ADA regulations
• Possess the ability to meet Pearson’s Cafe unit specific uniform standards for this position Knowledge and adherence to all Personal Protective Equipment per OSHA guidelines
• Tolerates work related stress effectively and maintains self-control/professionalism
Required Trainings (to be completed upon hire):
• Bloodborne Pathogens & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hazard Communication & The Global Harmonizing System
• Working Conditions in Hot & Cold Environments
About Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:
to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;
to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;
to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;
to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;
to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;
to reach out beyond the College’s boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;
to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office (titleIX@sjcme.edu, 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).
In order to be considered for the position, submit an application and resume electronically by clicking on “Apply.” Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: sjcemployment@sjcme.edu or call 207-893-7757.