Cook II

Cook II Category:

Maintenance/Trades

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Department:

Dining Services

Locations:

Gardner, MA

Posted:

Mar 26, 2026

Type:

AFSCME Position 

ID:

198593

About Mount Wachusett Community College:

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educational needs of the communities of North Central Massachusetts with innovative undergraduate education, early college programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community service. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, MWCC provides a supportive environment for individuals to pursue their educational goals, enhance professional skills, and seek personal growth. As a beacon of opportunity, Mount Wachusett Community College empowers individuals from all walks of life, fostering their development and transformation. We hope you will consider applying for one of our open positions, and discover all that Mount Wachusett Community College and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer.

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//mwcc.edu/about-mwcc/ Mount Wachusett Community College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and makes it our mission to proactively focus on improving racial equity in our college community. We value equity-minded individuals with commitment to serve student learners from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants who share our commitment and who understand the benefits of culturally relevant practices needed in an educational environment.

Job Description:

General Statement of Duties:

Prepare and cook a wide variety of food items in batches and/or large quantities for the college cafeteria and its catering division. Evaluate and oversee high standards in quality, appearance and taste while adhering to ServSafe standards and practices. Perform related work.

Responsibilities:

Cook food in quantities according to production records and menu and adjust recipes as needed for desired amounts. Receive and rotate all food products for optimum freshness and evaluates product to make menu changes to achieve this goal. Determine food items and amounts to be ordered in a timely manner for menu and to keep inventory at our standards. Maintain established records for production and food waste. Provide training for new employees and regularly follow through to ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and food production, portion control and customer service. Supervise back of the house kitchen personnel maintaining our standards for a positive work environment. Supervise and assist in daily setup/break down of each meal, and catering events. Prepare meals for off-hour special events. For Complete Job Specifications click 

HERE Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the preparation and cooking of food in a hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, catering firm, government or private institution, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, at high school level or higher, with a major in culinary arts, food services or food trades may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques used in food handling, storage, preparation and cooking. Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques of serving food. Knowledge of the proper quality, appearance and condition of foods. Ability to read and interpret recipes, use of weights and volume measure. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others. Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources, controlling work through periodic reviews. Motivation subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and follow through. Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time.

Desired Qualifications:

ServSafe Certification Flexibility with Scheduling for off-hour events Equivalency Statement Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Salary:

$47,726.90•$64,404.34 An appointment made from outside the bargaining unit will be at step one unless the collective bargaining agreement dictates otherwise.

Grade:

12

Employee Status:

Full Time

Benefits:

Yes Hours per

Week:

40 Monday•Friday 6:30 am•3 pm

Number of Weeks:

52 Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.