Prep Cook, pt Dining Services

At Roger Williams University students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Islands only law school with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that todays employers demand.

Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races genders identities and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning professional development and academic innovation.

The culinary preparation cook is responsible for the proper preparation setup and execution of a particular station or dish. The culinary work in this position must all follow Dinings commitments to sustainability and proper health and safety guidelines.

Essential Functions/Characteristics
Interacts professionally with other employees customers and suppliers.

Performs quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Cleaning Services

Cleans work areas equipment and utensils; distributes supplies utensils and portable equipment.

Compliance

Assures compliance with all sanitation ServSafe and safety requirements.

Interacts with co-workers to ensure compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.

Customer Service

Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner resolves customer concerns seeking assistance from supervisors or management as needed.

Food Preparation

Carries pans kettles and trays of food to and from workstations stove and refrigerator.

Utilizes approved food production standards to ensure proper quality serving temperatures and standard portion control.

Washes peels cuts and seeds vegetables and fruits.

Weighs and measures designated ingredients.

Additional Functions

This position does not directly supervise anyone but is responsible for working in a team and completing task in a group setting.

PT Dining
$250 signing bonus after a 4-month satisfactory probationary period is completed
** Generous paid holidays vacation and sick time free gym membership free meals during working hours free uniforms free parking paid employee referral program and 403(b) **

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strong passion and motivation to create great food. General culinary knowledge of basic kitchen practices protocols and procedures. 2 years of equivalent experience working in a high volume restaurant kitchen. Understanding of typical culinary units of measure. Ability to work safely and efficiently with large volume culinary equipment including but not limited to grill fryers steamers tilt skillets convention ovens. Possess the ability to meet Dinings unit specific uniform standards for this position. Utilize all Personal Protective Equipments per Dinings guidelines. Wear a cut resistance glove whenever using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument. Ability to follow all of Dinings health and safety standards and requirements.

At the Universitys discretion the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the University an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here:Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly.TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley 1 Old Ferry Road Bristol RI 02809 / Phone Number: /Email Address:

Please attach a resume cover letter and list of three (3) professional references.

For more information about our Dining Services opportunities please call our informational help line at: 401.254.3460 or email us at A manager will be in contact with you. Thank you!