Company Description
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
Why join Harvard University Central Administration?
Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.
Job Description
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
Why join Harvard University Central Administration?
Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.
Job Description
- Prepares and cooks menu items according to proper preparation methods in small batches or otherwise required by business needs.
- Must be able to routinely lift 50 lbs. without restrictions
- Continuous: standing, manual dexterity, reaching, walking, lifting, handling
- Frequent: push/pull, bending
- Occasional: climbing, squatting, sitting
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must have proficiency with the English language (speaking, reading and writing)
- Minimum four years of related food preparation experience in hospitality industry.
- Some related supervisory experience.
- Experience working with large volume cook-chill process and commissary production. (CSG)
- Experience working in a high-end off-site catering environment. (Catering)
- Must have culinary ability to execute recipes with the technical understanding of all cooking methods and ensure culinary team is also executing recipes accurately. Must have knife skills necessary to perform the job.
- Must be able to follow directions.
- Must be neat in appearance and comply with proper dress code as designated by HUDS.
- Must have proficiency with kitchen tools and equipment without restrictions.
- Must have basic math skills and ability to analyze digital and analog thermometers, scales, and other measuring devices.
- Culinary Arts degree preferred.
- ServSafe certification required within one year of employment.
- Previous experience working in a University environment preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with a diverse set of staff, management and guests.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced diverse environment.
- Customer service oriented.
- ServSafe certification required within one year of employment.
Standard Hours/Schedule: 27 hours per week
- Sunday 6:00am - 3:00pm, Monday & Tuesday 1:30pm - 7:30pm & Saturday 10:30am - 7:30pm
Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal, Drug Test, References
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Work Format Details
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 000. Corresponding salary information can be found in the job description above.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.
Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
