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Cook Position Type: Staff Full-time Hours per week: 40 Weeks per year: 52 Work Schedule: Varies Department Summary & Job Purpose: Works under the supervision of the Executive Chef or Lead Cook. Receives direction from the Executive Chef or Lead Cook as appropriate. Must perform culinary functions, such as breakfast, lunch, brunch all catering functions, on and off site, and any other duties assigned. Qualifications: - Minimum of three (3) years\' experience in preparing quality food in quantity. - Good communication skills, both written and oral, with a sound understanding of the English language. - Must be able to pass a physical examination without restrictions. - Have the ability to give direction and instruct others. - Be cooperative and willing to work with others. - Must be able to perform multiple tasks at once. - Successfully complete ServSafe and Allergen certification. - Must be neat in appearance and work habits and comply with safety and sanitation regulations as prescribed by law. - Comply with the appropriate dress code as designated by the department Physical Demands/ Physical Requirements / Potential Work Hazards: - Routinely lifts/moves an average of 30 pounds. May occasionally lift 50 pounds. - Lifting: 30% to 50% of time at work (could require bending and twisting). - Pans of product, replenishing/storing product, preparing recipes (requires lifting cases of product). - Ability to carry product a distance. - Setting up and replenishing buffet lines requires lots of walking/carrying to services lines or storing/retrieving products in refrigerated or dry storage areas, a distance of approximately 75 feet or more. Most shifts span 2 meal periods. - Overhead lifting: 10% or more. - Storing or removing products or equipment from shelves. - Routinely on your feet throughout an 8-hour shift (could also be working alone during part or all of a shift). - Requires lots of walking, a distance of approximately 25 to 75 feet or more. - Floor surface is quarry tile and is non-giving. - Walking up and down stairs when retrieving products from storerooms and entering and exiting the building. - Works around slippery surfaces due to spills, dropped foods, and trips to the dish room and pot sink to get equipment cleaned. Background Checks: At Mount Holyoke College, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our community members. To ensure this, we require all new hires, affiliates, and others to undergo comprehensive background checks before joining our institution. Our Office of Human Resources manages and conducts these checks, including screenings for CORI, SORI, credit history, and driver credentials. Additionally, the Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management works to coordinate and facilitate these checks in accordance with our policies. For a complete job description visit: www.mtholyoke.edu Special Instructions for Applicants Apply online; application materials must include: 1. A complete resume or curriculum vitae (CV) 2. Contact information for three professional references Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.