About Occidental College
Founded in 1887, Occidental is a nationally recognized, private
college of the liberal arts and sciences, dedicated to providing a
gifted and diverse group of students with a total educational
experience of the highest quality -- one that prepares them for
leadership in an increasingly complex, interdependent and
pluralistic world.
What makes Occidental special? An intellectually rigorous academic
environment. Small classroom settings where students collaborate
with professors and their peers while pursuing or discovering their
passion. A beautiful residential campus that offers students
hands-on engagement with the cultural and intellectual resources of
Los Angeles. A community open to stimulating conversation and
divergent points of view. Some 2,100 students from 46 states and 28
countries choose from 41 majors and minors and participate in one
the country’s top undergraduate research programs. Oxy students
routinely win top awards and fellowships; its first Rhodes Scholar
was named in 1907. Dedicated to excellence and equity, Occidental
also is one of the country’s most economically diverse campuses,
according to the New York Times. Some 71 percent of Oxy students
receive some form of financial aid; 20 percent are Pell Grant
recipients; and 19 percent are the first in their family to attend
college
Title: Cook B
Department: Campus Dining
Duration: Indefinite
Employment Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 40 hours per
week
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef or Food
Service Manager, the Cook B sets up, operates and closes Campus
Dining facilities/kitchen. Prepares and cooks menu items to order
for stations and catering, preparing multiple menu items in a
timely manner and to proper
standards. Responsible for the cleanliness of the station(s) while
working and before leaving stations.
This position is represented for purposes of collective bargaining
by Teamsters.
Job Duties
50% - Keeps all items for assigned station prepped, rotated and stocked. Displays accountability for job requirements and positively embraces changing business needs. Cooks and presents quality products. Follows standardized recipes and uses established production and presentation techniques. Consistently demonstrates attention to timeliness and proper food temperatures. Performs job with efficiency and accuracy. Ensures staff, guest, food, equipment & facility safety at all times. Provides…
quality customer service. Handles customer interactions graciously. Acts and dresses professionally. Performs all duties in a safe manner. Provides the assistance needed to identify & prevent hazards. - (Essential)
10% - Stocks all equipment and disposable goods used on
stations. Keeps Chefs and/or Supervisor on duty informed of what
items need to be ordered. Communicates effectively and consistently
displays ethical behavior with co-workers, customers and managers.
- (Essential)
20% - Keeps station(s) clean and sanitary while working and
cleans thoroughly before going home. Cleans ovens, deep fryer, char
broiler, griddle, hood filters, woks and food surface contact
surfaces. Contributes to a safe work environment. Follows all
safety and sanitation guidelines. Cleans, organizes and rotates
stock of the refrigeration unit associated with the assigned
station at close of shift. - (Essential)
15% - When assigned, properly lights, stokes and maintains
wood-fired pizza oven. Prepares menu items to proper standards.
When assigned, cooks and plates items to order. Makes and serves
pasta of the day. When assigned, maintaining all items necessary
for the bakery, ensuring proper stocking of ingredients, freshly
baked goods for the station and catering orders. The cook adheres
to standardized recipes, ensures proper rotation and stocking of
baked goods, and displays. The cook is also expected to understand
a variety of baking product, doughs, cooking methods and use of
specialty equipment. When assigned, cook’s soups and daily volume
menu to standardized recipes and proper standards. -
(Essential)
5% - When assigned to catered events, assists the Chefs and/or
Cook A on duty with production and service. - (Essential)
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Read, write and speak English as well as be able to converse
fluently.
- ServeSafe Certification (or equivalent food safety
certification).
- Demonstrated knowledgeable of kitchen sanitation and safety
procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of special diets and common food
allergies, and well versed in methods of servicing customers with
these special needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Google
drives/folders/forms or any combination of productivity programs
applicable to position responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough;
skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and
handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
- Strong commitment to a quality work product.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in
writing and electronically.
- Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to
collaborate with a variety of constituencies. Demonstrated
commitment to justice, equity, inclusion & diversity.
- Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work
effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential
environment with multiple and changing priorities.
- Effective organizational, logistical, time management and
planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple
tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions
of an office in a timely manner.
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
- Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to
work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines,
levels, and with diverse groups.
Preferred Qualifications
- Culinary degree from an accredited school.
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: The starting base hourly rate for this
position is $21.27/hr. After 6 months, the base hourly rate
increases to $21.67/hr, and after 12 months, the base hourly rate
increases to $22.19/hr.
We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.
