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• Notifying the manager on duty of any out of date or rotting food.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. 

Physical Demands 

• 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. 

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.