About UMass Amherst - Mount Ida Campus
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst is located in Newton, MA adjacent to the Newton-Needham Innovation District, and the tech-focused Route 128 corridor. At Mount Ida, UMass Amherst offers an array of experiential learning opportunities to its undergraduate students, as well as a growing number of graduate and professional degree programs. The campus is growing its undergraduate career development programs with expanded access to internships and co-ops in the thriving Greater Boston area.
Job Summary
Working supervision of all food preparation within a dining hall; supervise preparation of special functions; performs related work as required.
Essential Functions
- Ensures that the preparation and cooking of the meals is in accordance with the established menu and recipes.
- Supervise all kitchen personnel in the preparation and cooking of the meals to ensure the quality and quantity meet established standards.
- Communicates with the Manager or Assistant Manager on the use of all unused portions.
- Read menus and recipes to get information on quantities of food to order and prepare.
- Ensures the strict adherence to the department supply systems and recipes.
- Communicates with the Manager or Assistant Manager in advance of making any changes to the menu.
- Ensures that all kitchen personnel maintain department policies and procedures.
- Follows and enforces proper sanitary procedures and methods.
- Keep records of supplies, production and usage.
- Participates in the performance evaluation of all kitchen personnel.
- Inspects food for appearance, taste and temperature for health and safety reasons.
- Supervises the preparation of food at special functions as required.
Other Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- Three (3) years' of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in the preparation and cooking of food in a hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, catering firm, government or private institution. Any equivalent combination of the required experience and a diploma or certificate from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, at high school level or higher, with a major in culinary arts, food services or food trades may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
- Incumbents must be certified as food handlers within six (6) months of the appointment start date through a recognized program approved by the University of Massachusetts (i.e. ServSafe certified or its equivalent HAACP Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Point).
- Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques used in food handling, storage, preparation, cooking and serving.
- Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in food handling, storage, preparation and cooking.
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques for safe handling and storage of food.
- Knowledge of the types and uses of utensils and equipment used in food preparation and cooking such as ovens, knives, stoves, steamers, etc.
- Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques used in serving food.
- Knowledge of the proper quality, appearance and condition of foods.
- Ability to judge the proper quality, appearance and condition of food by sensory observation.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
- Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished.
- Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise and understandable manner.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
- Ability to conduct training.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Requires the ability to balance, carry, push, pull, stand, bend, reach, twist, lift and perform repetitive movements.
Additional Details
This position is designated as essential personnel.
Work Schedule
9am - 5pm; rotating schedule.
Salary Information
AFSCME Non-Exempt Grade 14, special recruitment rate: step 6.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.