Student Cook - Grille (AY 25-26 902162)
This position focuses on food preparation during service. Utilizing various heavy kitchen appliances and intricate menu knowledge.
We are looking for students to help support the staff on our hot side using the fryer, grill top and flat top as well as support on the cold side creating delicious sandwiches, wraps and salads too. As a Student Cook you will play a critical role in ensuring the satisfaction of our campus community by delivering high-quality delicious meals in a fast-paced environment.
This position is excluded from the Student Wage Scale and will be paid $16.75/hr.
Key Responsibilities:
- Food preparation: There will be a variety of preparation tasks necessary for our cooks, slicing various vegetables and creating various sauces and toppings. Ensuring that all food items meet the College’s quality standards for taste, presentation and freshness.
- Station Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organization of cooking stations, equipment and work areas. Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation practices to ensure the health and well-being of our customers.
- Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service by engaging with diners in a professional and friendly manner. Assist in answering questions and addressing special dietary needs or preferences.
- Collaboration: Work closely with fellow student cooks and dining staff to ensure smooth operation during service. Foster a positive and cooperative work environment.
- Adherence to policies: Comply with all Middlebury College policies, procedures and guidelines, including those related to safety, security and confidentiality.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a student at Middlebury College
- Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility and willingness to work various shifts including evenings and weekends
Student Employment Eligibility:
Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.
Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.
Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.
Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.
Hour Limitations:
All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.