St Norbert College Hiring for Prep Cook at De Pere, WI Full Time

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally-ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college is seeking a part-time Prep Cook. This position is responsible for assisting the Department Supervisors and Chefs with the production of meals including preparation, cooking and clean-up/sanitation.

This position generally works five days a week, Monday – Friday from 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm, but hours may vary.  This is a 9 month recurring position working from mid-August to mid-May (summers off).

Specific responsibilities:

Prepare and serve recipe menu items for meal plan, catering events and cash operations. – 60% 

Work in a safe manner aware of personal safety and the safety of others. Adhere to all food safety regulatory guidelines and departmental procedures. – 15%

Clean and maintain sanitary conditions in the production work space. Clean and sanitize dishes. – 10% 

Assist Chefs and Supervisors in the preparation and production of recipe ingredients for the meal plan, catering operation and cash operations. – 10%

Attend daily staff huddles and staff in-services. This includes attending Allertrain, Serve Safe, Emergency Action Plans, Departmental Updates, etc. – 5%

Ensure quality of food with batch production of standardized recipes and by monitoring eye appeal and freshness. – 5%

Perform additional duties as assigned and attend College required training. Regular attendance is required. Work in a manner that is aware of personal safety and the safety of others and observes safety, health and sanitation codes, regulations, or practices required by the College or governmental authority.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Education –     

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience and Credentials –

• Quantity cooking experience preferred.

• 1-2 years of production work in an institutional setting is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse campus environment or commitment to do so as an employee of St. Norbert College.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities –

• Knowledge of state sanitation and safety guidelines.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and customers, particularly in conflict situations.

• Ability to interact politely and resolve customer service issues.

• Ability to multitask, meet specific deadlines, and prioritize tasks and assignments.

• Skilled in basic math computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and decisions in an expeditious manner.

• Skilled at setting a good example for others. 

• Ability to concentrate and focus in a noisy environment.

The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Equipment Used:
Oven, grills, woks. induction burners, steam kettles, deep fryers, hot holding cabinets, choppers, blenders, slicers, knives, and other general cooking utensils.

Working Conditions:
Position generally works five days a week, Monday – Friday from 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm, but hours may vary.  This is a 9 month position working from mid August to mid May.  Position generally able to complete tasks however interruptions throughout the shift can be very frequent at times depending on the needs of the department. Weekends or evenings are generally not required and the position is not expected to travel.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform this job. 

• Position will need to stand and walk for most of the shift.  Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 30 lbs occasionally.  Will need to perform kitchen actions such as bending, reaching, grasping, slicing, chopping, etc.

Application instructions:

This position will be posted for a minimum of five business days or until the needs of the position have been met.

Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

St. Norbert College provides safe, inclusive, and anti-racist educational and work experiences for our faculty, staff, and students of color, congruent with our Catholic, Norbertine, and liberal arts values.  Therefore, we invite candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging to join our community of teaching and learning. We are seeking to hire staff who are committed to infusing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) into their work.

The college supports educational experiences that challenge students, faculty, staff, and administrators to expand their awareness of factors that impede our appreciation of both the richness and complexity of diversity. Opportunities to confront, examine, and renegotiate our understanding of power, privilege, and inequality as they are manifested in our society will be key to these endeavors.