Cook II - 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 III or above, the Cook II preps, cooks and dispenses food for students, faculty, staff and guests. Assists the Cook III or above in prepping and cooking weekly meals.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Experience in preparing high volumes of multi-cultural foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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, food standards, and food service equipment.
Proficiency in both written and verbal communication in English.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions regarding safety procedures.
Must attend all employer provided trainings.
Capable of developing and maintaining effective working relationships at all times.
Demonstrate cooperative behavior with a diverse population of staff, students, and co-workers.
Ability to understand and comply with University and Beach Shops policies and procedures is required.
Background check must be completed satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or high school equivalent is preferred.
Three to five years minimum work experience as a cook is preferred.

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.
Supervise food preparation activities to ensure recipe adherence, quality control, timeliness, safe food handling practices and attractive food presentation techniques.
Coordinates daily activities, including assisting in line service and dish room.
Compliance with all required safety and health regulations and procedures.
Supports Chef and leadership in recipe development
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.
Receive, verify, sort and stock supplies. Inspects delivered items to ensure quality standards are met.
Provides support by monitoring or guiding other kitchen staff employees as needed.
May assist in cost control monitoring, including inventory management
Complies with all Beach Shops policies and HACCP standards
Observes and test all foods by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to observe that it is cooked prior to serving and works to assure maintenance or proper temperature of food items.
Fielding suggestions, criticisms and compliments to evaluate acceptance of the menu.
Inspecting delivered items to ensure quality standards are met.
Ensures all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures
Maintaining accurate records to determine amounts of food to prepare
Compliance with all required safety and health regulations and procedures
Ensures that all necessary opening and closing kitchen procedures has been performed
Follow standard weekly menus ensuring that the handling, preparation, display and quality of food products are standardized.
Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned, reasonably within the scope of the job