Cook I - Retail Dining

Forty-Niner Shops•Long Beach, CA

20h•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Cook II and above, the Cook I handles, prepares, and serves food for Beach Shops retail dining operations. The role primarily works with student employees and fosters a learning environment through training, leadership, and mentoring. The position follows food safety, health, OSHA, and company procedures; maintains food quality and safe storage; keeps work areas and equipment clean and sanitized; and receives, inspects, and stocks supplies. The employee also maintains records to help determine food preparation quantities and follows campus and company sustainability initiatives, including food waste management. Opportunities for growth may include performing Cook II duties and continuing to master cooking skills. Shifts are assigned during Retail Dining operating hours Monday through Sunday and may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, or nights. The schedule follows the CSULB Academic Calendar, with peak activity during academic semesters and reduced hours during breaks depending on operational needs. Occasional support for campus and organizational events may be required, including evenings and weekends. The employee must be available to work at least 20 hours during the academic semester, although actual hours depend on activity and some weeks may have little or no scheduled work. The position is primarily in a dining-services and kitchen environment that can be busy and confined, with temperatures ranging from climate-controlled dining areas to hot, humid kitchen areas and cold refrigeration areas. Work may also take place outdoors. The work environment has moderate-to-loud noise and exposure to ovens, grills, knives and other cutlery, and cleaning and sanitizing chemicals. Physical demands include standing and moving throughout shifts, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, frequently lifting or moving at least 50 pounds, and using upper-body strength. The employee may also need to sit, climb, balance, bend, push or pull, reach above shoulder level, stoop, and kneel. This is a union position. The employee must be at least 18 years old and have a California Food Handler Card or be able to obtain one within the first 30 days of employment. A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of cook experience in a fast-paced quick-serve restaurant are preferred.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have a California Food Handler Card or be able to obtain one within the first 30 days of employment.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions regarding safety procedures.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse population of students, staff, and coworkers.
Ability to understand and comply with University and Beach Shops policies and procedures.
Frequently stand and maintain mobility throughout the shift; use manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift or move at least 50 pounds; and use upper-body strength for tasks such as mixing, carrying pots and pans, and setting up equipment.
Able to perform occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, bending, pushing or pulling, reaching above shoulder level, stooping, and kneeling.
Available for shifts assigned Monday through Sunday during Retail Dining operating hours, which may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or high school equivalent.
Two years of experience as a cook preparing food in a fast-paced quick-serve restaurant.

Responsibilities

Follow all standard operating procedures.
Comply with Long Beach Health Department and OSHA procedures and regulations.
Prepare and serve quality food products in a timely manner.
Follow menus and ensure food handling, preparation, presentation, and quality meet required standards.
Store food in appropriate containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
Taste, smell, and otherwise check foods as appropriate to confirm they are cooked before serving.
Handle animal and vegetable proteins through various stages of cooking.
Inspect work areas and keep culinary utensils, equipment, and work areas clean and sanitized.
Receive, verify, sort, and stock supplies; inspect deliveries for quality.
Maintain accurate records to determine food preparation quantities.
Comply with and set an example for adherence to Beach Shops policies and procedures.
May train newly hired student and non-student staff in functional job tasks.
Adhere to campus and company sustainability initiatives, including food waste management.
Perform other related duties as needed or assigned, within the reasonable scope of the job.
Be available to work at least 20 hours during the academic semester and provide occasional event support, including evenings and weekends.