Second Cook

Second Cook

As a member of a production team and under general supervision, performs a variety of functions related to the production and service of the menu of the day and catered functions with minimal supervision, and guides and trains lower classification production staff as needed.

Position Qualifications:

• Meets all qualifications of subordinate "Cook" position;
• Ability to perform all required production tasks with minimal instruction or supervision;
• Ability to anticipate needs, to organize and prioritize work effectively, and to ensure that complex production tasks are completed in a timely and thorough fashion;
• Ability to guide and train others in task accomplishment;
• Ability to assume responsibility for production sub-systems;
• Demonstrates an understanding of basic baking techniques and dessert preparation;
• Demonstrates the highest standards of quality, sanitation, and safety.
• Attains and maintains RI Food Safety Certification

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit, bend; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl use hands to finger, handle, slice, dice, chop, or feel objects, knives, tools or controls on kitchen equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; smell, talk or hear.
• Must occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.
• Push and/or pull carts weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must consistently utilize all Personal Protective Equipment per Brown Dining Services guidelines
• Must wear a cut resistance glove whenever using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument.
• Frequently moves about campus to various locations for catered events.
• Ability to tolerate heat and cold temperatures.

This position works 40 hours per week/ 41 weeks per year with 11 consecutive weeks off during the summer

All offers of employment are contingent upon a records check satisfactory to Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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Recruiting Start Date: 2026-08-11

Department: Dining Services

Grade: Dining Services Union Rates

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Work Location: Onsite

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