Cook'S Assistant

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Cook'S Assistant

JR10000001315
Williamstown, MA (Main Campus)

Join our dynamic Dining Services team at Williams College! We're seeking a dedicated and reliable Cook's Assistant to join us in Whitman's to play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality meals and exceptional dining experiences for our students, faculty, and staff.

Pay: Ranges from at $22.00 to $23.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Position: Full time: 40 hours per week, 12 months per year

Location: Whitman's Dining Hall, reporting to the Senior Operations Manager for Paresky

Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday off.

This position is eligible for premium pay, including overtime and applicable shift differentials, for work performed during holidays, weekends, emergency snow response, and other qualifying shifts. Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the department.

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for assisting the cooks in the overall function of the kitchen as it pertains to food quality preparation, temperatures, tastes, appearance and garnishing, as well as overall sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and storage areas.
  • Preps food per instructions from the First or Second Cook following standardized recipes. Fills in production reports at the end of meal period.
  • Clean and sanitize service and food areas as needed during and at the end of shift periods.
  • Operates kitchen equipment including the Robo-Coupe, Slicer, Food processors, Peeler and handles knives regularly.
  • Ensures all food items being produced are accurately labelled for food allergens, generated from FSS utilizing Net Nutrition and Bartender program prior to being stored or sent to a dining unit.
  • Ensures proper HACCP guidelines while following the MA codes as they pertain to food, inventory control and sanitation.
  • Ensures that sound environmental practices, composting, recycling, and over all pre-consumer waste reduction measures are being followed utilizing Lean Path.
  • Up to date in BBP and MSDS training. Steritech Compliant. Establishes, with manager, daily/weekly cleaning schedules for unit kitchen and assigns staff responsibilities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • One year minimum kitchen experience with some experience preparing and cooking
  • Must be able to work independently, stand for prolonged periods of time, and handle heavy material involving lifting and bending and complete duties as assigned
  • This job requires the lifting of objects up to 40 lbs.
  • Must be enthusiastic, energetic and possess strong customer service skills
  • Ability to relate to diverse customers and staff in a professional manner
  • HACCP federal guideline certification desirable
Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This full-time position is eligible for Williams College's robust benefits package designed to support you in your work and overall health and wellness.

Please visit to apply.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at [email protected] .

To apply, visit .

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Posted 2026-05-28

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