The New England College of Optometry (NECO) is a small, independent graduate institution that currently enrolls students from 34 states and 8 countries. The College has its teaching location at 424 Beacon Street, Boston and two owned and operated eye clinics (Boston and Roslindale). This opportunity will be located on the Beacon Street campus.
Creative, talented, and friendly lunch cook needed to staff a two-person cafe operation for a small college located in the Back Bay, Boston, MA. Approximately 30 to 50 lunch items are prepared per day.
Hours are 7:00am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
No nights or weekends expected.
$28/hour (35 hours per week)
Parking is free at our Back Bay campus
The cook will:
Create a lunch menu (primarily delicious sandwiches, salads and soups) for a diverse campus community
Create flexibility in menu choices (vegetarian options, and ethnic options)
Seek feedback from customers and respond to complaints/suggestions
Welcome customers and provide prompt and courteous service
Take orders, make sandwiches, receive payment from customers
Order food from vendors, maintain inventory, and adhere to standards around food storage and safety
Ensure food remains fresh and is served at the correct temperature and observe and enforce food safety regulations
Daily cleanup of kitchen and coffee area
Ensure coffee supplies are stocked daily
Maintain high personal grooming standards and professional demeanor
Have ability to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead
Display excellent customer service skills
Have proven ability to work independently, solve problems
Requirements
Must have prior experience operating a small food service business
Prior and demonstrated experience in the food service industry required (at least 2 years)
A degree in culinary arts or related field including catering a plus
Food Handler's and Choke Prevention Certification from the Department of Health required
NECO is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
New England College of Optometry offers a robust benefits program including:
3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage (employer subsidized at 75% or greater)
Mental Health and Wellness benefits
BCBS Dental
Discounted vision services
13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days
Employer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability