Full Time - Campus Catering Banquet Cook

Aztec Shops • San Diego, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and cooks food, per recipe or instruction by Catering Chef, Sous Chefs, Kitchen Manager. May complete various duties such as (i.e. food prep, cleaning, organizing inventory).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or a General Education Development (GED) degree.
• At least one year of experience in a full production kitchen.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.
• Basic math skills with the ability to count in ascending and descending order, add, subtract, multiply, divide.
• Able to comprehend conversion charts.
• Able to multiply recipes based on production needs.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out general written or oral instruction.
• Ability to identify and report any deficiencies on invoices or product transfers to supervisor and to identify unusable product, discard, and report to Production Chef.
• Ability to identify and utilize leftover products to maximize product value.
• Requires the ability to use a variety of equipment and utensils.
• Must have the ability to talk/expressing and/or exchanging ideas and hear/perceiving sounds.
• Ability to operate food service equipment (to include but not limited to) slicers, mixers, knives, ovens, and steamers and office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and fax machines.

Nice To Haves

• Food Handler certificate from County of San Diego preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food products as assigned by Catering Chef, Sous Chefs, Kitchen Manager, following established recipes and standards.
• Able to read and understand prep sheets as well as event sheets.
• Ensures product quality by following food handling procedures and sanitation guidelines in accordance with policy.
• Operating, maintaining and cleaning grill, kitchen and production equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assists with inventory process accuracy, the recording of spoilage and product transfers, reporting any discrepancies to unit manager or supervisor.
• Takes responsibility for the cleanliness and orderly appearance of the unit or event, including restocking necessary products or supplies and emptying trash receptacles.
• Prepares all food in a timely manner and in a tasty eye-appealing manner with correct seasoning.
• Uses basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Knows or is capable of learning classic culinary techniques.
• Sets up, breaks down, works and cleans the various stations in the kitchen (pantry, broiler, sauté, pasta, and expedite).
• Records Pre and Post Production quantities for production reports.
• Breaks down the received delivery orders and stores the product properly.
• May assist in the cleaning of equipment, tools, or pans.
• Must comply with and ensure continued, consistent compliance with all company policies, and federal, state, and local laws/regulations including but not limited to: employment, safety, and health.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 80% employer-paid medical coverage for the employee and their qualified dependents
• 90% employer-paid dental coverage for the employee and their qualified dependents
• Employer-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-funded defined benefit pension plan
• Vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually
• Paid holidays
• Up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary 403(b) matching and 457 retirement savings plans non matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer EAP including financial wellness resources
• Additional employee benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED