Catering Cook - On Call - Part time

The on-call Catering Cook is responsible for helping with the preparation, cooking, transport, and service of catering events according to supervisor’s instructions and Catertrax sheets.   

This is a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The hiring range for the position is $20.52 to $25.13

per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assists other chef/cooks as needed as well as other kitchen workers and performs other duties as necessary or as instructed.
• Ensure the highest standard in sanitary kitchen procedures, food preparation, and food storage by following the guidance of the leadership in the kitchen.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn and grow by following the instructions given by catering lead cook and catering chefs.
• Prepare and cook items throughout the shift according to supervisor’s instructions, service menu and production sheets.
• Work with all BOH/FOH personnel to ensure proper quality and quantity of food produced according to the event plan and guidance from the event leadership.
• Assumes responsibility for the care, upkeep and of all Middlebury College catering and kitchen spaces and all equipment
• interest in learning and growing in a kitchen environment is important
• following instructions; working collaboratively and with integrity to support our mission is essential.

• 1-2 years of cooking, kitchen and restaurant preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally with assistance. Requires long periods of time standing and frequent walking. Also requires frequent bending and reaching. A high level of activity is required throughout the shift. Shifts vary widely in length some may be over 8 hours. Work shifts may occur during any time of the day, seven days per week on the Main Middlebury Campus or the Bread Loaf Campus. High School aged employees will be scheduled only during the appropriate legal work hours. College Students must be aware of their own academic demands when requesting shifts. Appropriate attire, grooming and adherence to professional standards is required. Punctuality is essential.

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

Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).

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.