Full Time - Production Lead Cook

Aztec Shops•San Diego, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and cooks food, per recipe, for campus residential dining, retail, and catering venues as assigned. It also provides supervisory support to general food service production. Assumes responsibilities in the absence of a Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) degree required.
At least one year of experience in a full production kitchen; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Food Handler certificate from County of San Diego preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares food products as assigned by production records or submitted orders, following established recipes and standards.
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.
Understanding of/or willingness to learn; classic culinary techniques.
Sets up, breaks down, works and cleans the various stations in the kitchen.
Records Pre and Post Production quantities for production reports.
Breaks down received orders and stores 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