COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)
About The Position
Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring full-time and part-time Cooks at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, and ensures quality food service at all times. The role involves preparing food according to standardized recipes and schedules, serving meals or preparing them for delivery, and maintaining food quality, portion control, presentation, and safe serving temperatures. The position also supports production planning, record keeping, ordering, and receiving, while maintaining clean and safe kitchen and storage areas and operating kitchen equipment as instructed. Previous cooking experience is required. Days and hours may vary, and availability to work weekends and holidays is required. The listed pay range is $24.00 to $28.00 per hour. Full-time and part-time associates receive a range of benefits; additional benefits are offered to full-time associates.
Requirements
- Previous cooking experience is required.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays is required.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Commitment to personal safety and the safety of others.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food according to standardized recipes and instructions and meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, using correct portions and ensuring food meets standards for temperature, appearance, and taste; taste prepared food items.
- Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the work area during service periods.
- Clean the kitchen after preparation and service, maintain cleanliness standards, and store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and orderly, and store food and supplies according to standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
- Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
- Immediately report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor.
- Attend in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
- Work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
- Ensure proper food presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Follow company safety policies, including using appropriate cut-resistant gloves, hot-item gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and the Choice Auto and Home Program
- Full-time associates also receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
- Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
