Cook

The Deerfield Academy Dining Hall is seeking a full-time Cook to work in our award-winning Dining Hall! The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Wednesday, 10:30AM-7:30PM, and Saturday and Sunday 6:00AM-3:00 PM.

Primary Responsibilities include:  

• Preparing and Cooking various dishes, including meats, vegetables, starches, soups, and other items for service at both sit-down and cafeteria-style meals;
• Using commercial kitchen equipment including ovens, steamers, kettles, ranges, fryers, mixers and slicers;
• Cleaning and sanitize commercial kitchen equipment; clean and sanitize work areas, food storage areas, sinks, carts, racks, and all other areas and items used for food preparation and service;
• Setting up and maintaining various food stations, buffets, and beverage areas; maintain and sanitize dining tables; serve food for both sit-down and cafeteria-style meal services;
• Providing excellent customer service to all guests in the dining hall and providing direction as needed to Food Service Workers.

Deerfield offers a generous benefit package including health, dental, retirement and paid time off.

**SIGN-ON BONUS**

The successful candidate will receive a $1,000.00 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment

Qualifications include:

• Completion of 12th grade or equivalent;
•  1 – 3 years of experience in food service, food preparation, sanitation, and safety practices in a commercial kitchen;
• Experience with proper methods of cooking various food items,
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively; ability to understand hazards and follow safety procedures when using chemicals and equipment;
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

 ServSafe certification, or willingness to become certified, is a requirement.