Job description
Description
Position Specifics
Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Dining Services, prepares a wide variety of foods, does general kitchen and cafeteria work, and performs other related duties as required.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Maintain a clean and safe work area according to supervisor's instructions and applicable health, safety, and food handling regulations
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Wash, sanitize, and maintain food production equipment, service ware, and dishes as determined by the supervisor and the cleaning schedule
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Maintain proper sanitation of the kitchen and dining room
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Dispose of waste, including trash removal
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Sort and put away utensils and dishes
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Operate a variety of kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils in a safe manner
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Receive and distribute deliveries - receive, unpack, unwrap, rotate, & stow deliveries into appropriate refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms via supervisor’s instructions
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Assist with transporting food to various locations on campus
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Sweep and mop food service floors
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Keep kitchen and serving area clean and stocked with essentials
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Attend staff and professional development meetings as assigned
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Must adhere to School protocols related to COVID-19 workplace safety and sanitation standards
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Perform other duties as assigned
Required skills/qualifications:
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High School Diploma or equivalent required
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Food Safety certification preferred
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Experience in restaurant and/or food service preferred
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Knowledge of basic methods of quality food service preparation; food preparation such as sandwiches, salads, and other food for cooking and consumption; sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food; methods of cleaning and caring for kitchen equipment; proper handling of food products; health regulations; and safe working methods and procedures
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Interpersonal skills using patience, tact, and courtesy
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Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work around teenagers; handle situations with tact, patience, and courtesy; perform duties in support of food service activities; serve students and staff according to established procedures, maintain food service equipment in clean and sanitary condition; operate basic kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils in a safe and efficient manner
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Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
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Can demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills
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Proper lifting techniques
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Must have a valid drivers license
WORKING CONDITIONS
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Outside and inside food services facilities subject to changing temperatures exceeding 90 degrees at times
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May be exposed to loud noises
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Work in direct contact with the supervisor, co-workers, students, and other staff
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May have changing priorities and interruptions
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May work with moving equipment such as carts
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate with students, food service co-workers, supervisor, and other staff
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Standing and walking for extended periods of time
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Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment
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Pulling and pushing food carts on a daily basis
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Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds - Lifting and moving food, food containers, and other non-food items from floor position to no higher than one’s own height
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Clarity of vision at varying distances
About Darrow School
Darrow School is an independent, co-ed, boarding and day school for grades 9-12 that offers a comprehensive and individually focused college-preparatory curriculum featuring a unique combination of classroom instruction, experiential learning, and environmental consciousness. The School is located on 365 acres in the Town of New Lebanon, located on the New York State side of the Berkshires, and is comprised of 26 buildings, 16 of which are Shaker-built and designated as Registered National Historic Landmark buildings.
Why Work at Darrow?
Darrow offers a generous benefits package that includes retirement, health, life, and disability insurance plans, vacation, holiday, and sick leave. In addition to these tangible benefits, Darrow School has something indefinable and remarkable. Perhaps it’s our historic Shaker Heritage or our location nestled between the Berkshire Mountains and the Hudson Valley. Or maybe, it's our community of individuals where everyone feels welcome, but Darrow is truly a place that draws people together, connects them, and stays with them forever. There's so much to enjoy at Darrow, and the community offers something for everyone. Darrow is a small community with a big heart.
Living, Breathing History
With just over 100 students from around the world, Darrow offers faculty, staff, and students a dynamic boarding school experience. Founded in 1932 on a beautiful 365-acre Mountainside campus, we are the only boarding school community on a National Historic Landmark. Our campus was once home to the Mount Lebanon Shaker Society, renowned for its community planning, architecture, and commercial and industrial endeavors.
Mission and Values
Darrow serves students with diverse backgrounds and abilities, building on each individual’s talents and interests to deepen thinking with specialized programs, including opportunities to explore the creative spaces where ideas intersect and solutions emerge. Our Active Curriculum, rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, is individually focused and combines innovative classroom instruction with project-based learning to educate future generations of global citizens who understand the wider world and their place in it.
Our Guiding Values
Integrity
We will continuously live up to our potential, hold ourselves accountable, work hard for our success, and express gratitude for others' accomplishments.
Inclusion
We draw strength from our connections and put community needs above individual ones. We value our uniqueness and learn across differences. We commit to building meaningful bonds and deepening our understanding.
Innovation
We dare to imagine because we are not afraid of change. We challenge the paradigms with curiosity and creativity, thinking about where we want to be tomorrow to prompt the action we need today.
Conviction
We are proactive and resilient in the face of obstacles, and we are prepared to take risks.
Campus Life
There's always something exciting and thought-provoking happening at Darrow. With a lively campus culture, faculty and staff have opportunities to regularly attend and participate in a diverse array of year-round events, including Tuesday Night Community Programing, fitness classes, concerts, performances, talks, lectures, live theater, Winterm, Hands-to-Work, and art exhibitions. Additionally, there are countless opportunities for collaboration on several campus-wide projects and initiatives for those willing to serve their community.
Darrow School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, age, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation, in the administration of any of its employment practices, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, educational, athletic, recreational, and other school-administered programs.
Darrow is an equal opportunity employer boasting a beautiful work setting and a supportive community environment.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
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