Cook I - Hillside Dining Hall (full-time, non-CSULB student)

Forty-Niner Shops•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
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.
Knowledge of food quality standards, food safety regulations, and the proper use of food service equipment.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or high school equivalent is preferred.
Two years minimum of work experience as a cook is preferred but not required.

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.