This position is responsible for the preparation, cooking, transport, and serving of scheduled menu items according to supervisor’s instructions and food production sheets. Cooks will ensure that food is properly and safely prepared, stored, and served while complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards, appropriately using supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste.  

This is considered a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The minimum starting rate for the position is $20.52 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

• Review production sheets and service menus to prepare appropriate food items according to recipes and in adequate volume.  

• Prepare proteins, vegetables, fruits, and all other food items for use in recipes to support the daily meal production. Before service, checks food for taste, consistency, and presentation and corrects known issues or alerts a supervisor.  

• Prepare and cook items throughout the shift and at individual cook station according to supervisor’s instructions, service menu and production sheets.  

• Work with all kitchen personnel to ensure proper quality and quantity of food produced in a timely manner that allows us to open our doors on time. Assists other cooks as needed as well as other kitchen workers and performs other duties as necessary or as instructed.  

• Set up service lines with food for meal and varies food production to ensure food is fresh and proper amount is prepared so that shortages or oversupply of food does not occur.  

• Clean, sweeps and mops work areas, including counters, floors, dishes and related equipment as needed during the day and after each shift to maintain an orderly kitchen.  

• Work point of sale (POS) system as needed and help cover operational needs.   

• Ensure the highest standard in sanitary kitchen procedures, food preparation, and food storage. 

Requirements

• 1 year of previous food preparation experience preferred  

• Must be Serve Safe certified or successfully pass the exam after hire date.   

• Must gain and maintain VT DLC (Department of Liquor Control) certification 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

• Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. numerous times during the day and up to 50 lbs. several times each day.
• Must be able to push and pull up to 150 lbs. frequently.
• Must be able to lift items above waist level.
• Must be able to perform numerous manual tasks and use a variety of kitchen equipment in a safe manner. 
• Requires long periods of time standing, as well as frequent bending and reaching 

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Come join us and be a part of our team!

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.