Prep Cook & Utility Worker, Grille (004019)

The Grille at Middlebury College is looking for a part time employee (20 hrs./week).  The shift is Wednesday through Sunday from 4pm to 8pm.

We are looking for a food service/kitchen worker who is needed to perform a variety of functions in our kitchen to prepare the restaurant for service and to prepare food for other venues within the department.  Ages 14+ may appl but there are restrictions of use on sharp tools, ovens and chemicals with employees below the age of 16.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position with a starting wage of $16.94 per hour.

Responsibilities may include: 

• Preparing fruits and vegetables for use, washing, peeling, chopping, and more.   
• Always maintaining a clean and tidy workstation. 
• Stocking various items in preparation for future shifts. 
• Notifying the manager on duty of any out of date or rotting food. 
• Prepares sandwiches, wraps, salads and more for Grab n Go options.   
• Loads soiled dishes, pots, pans, containers and more into the dish machine and unload them when they have finished the wash cycle. 
• Must follow sanitation guidelines. 
• Unloads and stacks dishes in appropriate storage areas. 
• Sweeps and mops kitchen, dish room area and walk-ins. 
• Removes trash can liners and recyclables from kitchen area and disposes of in trash and recycling receptacles.  
• Rinsing trash cans and compost containers. 
• No previous experience is required. 
• Requires practice of proper health sanitation and a good attitude to learn and grow. 

• Must physically be able to lift 10-20 lbs. numerous times during the day.  Up to 50 lbs. several times per day and must be able to push or pull a cart up to 70 lbs. frequently.   
• Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.  
• Requires frequent walking and long periods of time standing. 
• Must be able to work in a hot and humid environment.