First Cook Schedule: -Tuesday - Saturday 11:30a-8p, -Days off - Sunday and Monday Basic Function and Responsibility Responsible for supervising, monitoring and preparing food in large quantities at assigned work areas for high volume dining room feeding and for specialized catered functions. Moderately heavy lifting is necessary. Characteristic Duties -Supervise and monitor assigned work of second cooks, cooks helpers, food service workers, and general service workers. -Participate in preparation of all food-based items on production menus. -Strong desire and ability to pursue Boston College food service goals. -Under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Manager coordinates all kitchen functions of support staff assigned to shift/area. -Monitors and participates in the sanitation and safety of work and cooking areas and equipment. -Instructs employees in proper processes for effective culinary production. -Monitors and utilizes inventory controls. -Monitors and participates in the sanitation of all equipment used. -Reviews work assignments in progress as delegated to support staff. -Responsible to assist in the training and evaluation of all service personnel. -Responsible to supervise and to participate in the preparation of food for catered functions. -Ensures utilization of production standards via use of prescribed recipes. -May be required to receive deliveries on receiving dock. -Supervise food production to ensure the efficient delivery of food to all serving stations during meal hours. -Prior to service check all foods served for taste, temperature, and appearance for maintenance of desired quality expectation. -Assist in planning special food functions or dinners as required. Schedule and supervise necessary production for special functions. -May be assigned other duties during slow periods such as semester breaks, holidays, and summer. -Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned. First Cook (continued) Supervision Received: Position reports to the Chef and Production Manager of assigned unit. Supervision Exercised Assists in the supervision of Second Cooks, Third Cooks, and Food Service Workers assigned to operating shift. Position Details: Department: BCDS Corcoran Commons Position: First Cook Grade: F Hiring Range: $31.39/hr to $34.87/hr. Pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.