Prep Cook, f/t – Dining Services

Company Description:

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and
doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional
programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island’s only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of
Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams
education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of
interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to
strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical
skills that today’s employers demand.

Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty
and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages
lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.  

Job Description:

The
culinary preparation cook is responsible for the proper preparation, setup, and execution of a particular station or dish. The culinary work
in this position must all follow Dining’s commitments to sustainability and proper health and safety guidelines.

Essential
Functions/Characteristics

Interacts professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.

Performs
quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and
organizations.

Cleaning Services

Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils; distributes supplies,
utensils, and portable equipment.

Compliance

Assures compliance with all sanitation, ServSafe and
safety requirements.

Interacts with co-workers to ensure compliance with company service standards, and inventory and cash control
procedures.

Customer Service

Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner, resolves customer
concerns seeking assistance from supervisors or management as needed.

Food Preparation

Carries pans,
kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.

Utilizes approved food production standards to ensure
proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.

Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds vegetables and fruits.

Weighs and measures designated ingredients.

Additional Functions

This position does not directly
supervise anyone but is responsible for working in a team and completing task in a group setting.

FT
Dining
$500 signing bonus after a 4-month satisfactory probationary period is completed.
 ** Competitive
salary and excellent benefits package including health, dental, paid holidays, free parking, free meals during working hours, free uniforms,
free gym membership, tuition benefits, paid employee referral program, and a generous 403(b) match **

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Strong passion and motivation
to create great food.  General culinary knowledge of basic kitchen practices, protocols and procedures.  2 years of equivalent
experience working in a high volume restaurant kitchen.  Understanding of typical culinary units of measure.  Ability to work
safely and efficiently with large volume culinary equipment including but not limited to grill, fryers, steamers tilt skillets, convention
ovens.  Possess the ability to meet Dining’s unit specific uniform standards for this position.  Utilize all Personal Protective
Equipment’s per Dining’s guidelines.  Wear a cut resistance glove whenever using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument. 
Ability to follow all of Dining’s health and safety standards and requirements.

At the University’s discretion, the education and
experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent
combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and
committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit
here.

RWU prohibits all forms of
discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
(Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be
reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found
here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All
complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen
Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu

Application Instructions:

Please attach a resume, cover
letter, and list of three (3) professional references.

For more information about our Dining Services opportunities,
please call our informational help line at: 401.254.3460 or email us at commonsdiningwork@rwu.edu. A manager will be in contact with you.
Thank you!

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