About the Role
Under the direction of the Cook II or above, the Cook I preps, cooks and dispenses food for students, faculty, staff and guests. Assists the Cook II or above in prepping and cooking weekly meals.
Responsibilities
- Preps, cooks and dispenses food for students, faculty, staff and guests.
- Coordinates and prepares food items for salad bars, grill areas, sandwich bars, franchise kiosks and other food areas.
- Regularly handles animal and vegetable proteins through various stages of cooking.
- Coordinates daily activities.
- Assists in line service and dish room.
- Compliance with all required safety and health regulations and procedures.
- Assist Chef with recipes.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all equipment and all areas of the kitchen.
- Prepare and follow menus, recipes and formulas.
- Prepare and cook all food groups and use appropriate judgment for quality, including quantities necessary for groups of varying sizes.
- Provides support by monitoring or guiding other kitchen staff employees as needed.
- May assist in cost control monitoring.
- May assist in counting inventory.
- Complies with all Beach Shops policies and HACCP standards.
- Performs other related job duties as needed or assigned.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have experience in preparing high volume breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Must have the California Food Handler Card OR the ability to obtain the CA Food Handler Card within the first 30 days of employment.
- Must possess knowledge of food quality standards, food safety regulations, and the proper use of food service equipment.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication in English.
- Required to attend all employer-provided training sessions.
- Ability to understand and comply with University and Beach Shops policies and procedures is required.
- Must be able to stand and maintain a steady pace of mobility throughout the majority of their shift.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers is required to handle various serving equipment, including plates, tongs, spoons, and ladles.
- Must regularly lift and/or move items weighing between 40–50 pounds.
- Extended periods of standing and walking are expected.
- Role may occasionally require sitting, climbing, balancing, bending at the waist, pushing or pulling, reaching above shoulder level, stooping, and kneeling.
- Movement between different operating locations on campus may also be necessary.
- Compliance with University and Beach Shops policies and procedures is required at all times.
Skills
- Written and verbal communication in English
Location
- On Campus
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
Experience Level
- Two years minimum of work experience as a cook is preferred but not required.
Education Level
- High school diploma or high school equivalent is preferred.
About the Company
- Beach Shops policies
