Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $27.69
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Pomona College, located near Los Angeles, California, is one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges renowned for its rigorous academics, personalized education, and vibrant campus life. Established in 1887, Pomona College emphasizes small class sizes, close faculty-student interactions, and a broad spectrum of student research and leadership opportunities. As a member of The Claremont Colleges consortium, Pomona benefits from its collaboration with neighboring institutions, enriching the academic and cultural environment. The College is committed to fostering an inclusive, dynamic community that supports intellectual growth and professional development.
The Cook 1 role at Pomona College is a vital positi... Show More
The Cook 1 role at Pomona College is a vital positi... Show More
Job Requirements
- California food handler certified and must recertify every 3 years
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Valid driver's license
- Must pass a functional capacity test after job offer and prior to hire
- Must be able to lift and move supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including overtime, holidays, weekends, and evenings
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen work and service areas
- Ability to follow recipes and food safety procedures
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must report to work on time and in uniform
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Must join the labor union upon hire
Job Qualifications
- Any combination of education, training and or experience equivalent to high school diploma or GED that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability
- Must take and successfully pass the California Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire and successfully recertify every 3 years
- A valid driver's license is essential to drive College-owned vehicles
- Must take and successfully pass a functional capacity test after job offer and prior to hire
- Food production assignments and staff supervision in a kitchen at an academic institution is preferred
Job Duties
- Prepare customer meal requests using the cook to order cooking system primarily at the grill services, exhibition, and pizza areas of assigned dining halls
- Serve as a prep and helper cook in the kitchen and service areas as needed
- Read and follow numerous recipes
- Prepare, season, marinate, cook, taste, carve, and serve soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts
- Cook, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, or shred meats, fruits, vegetables and other ingredients
- Trim and cut meats, poultry, and fish
- Assist with catering production as assigned
- Ensure the kitchen of assigned dining halls meets all safety and sanitary guidelines
- Clean and maintain and sanitize work and service areas before and after meal periods
- Incorporate HACCP and PPE procedures in all kitchen production areas
- Take and record temperatures to ensure compliance with health department guidelines
- Keep production records for all food produced
- Properly use just in time and batch cooking to ensure freshness
- Minimize leftover and or excess food production and use leftovers to decrease waste
- Label, date, and store items in appropriate areas
- Set up and maintain food service lines and steam tables as assigned
- Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and external customers
- Resolve problems and follow up with customers directly to ensure full customer satisfaction
- Participate in training sessions provided by the College
- Perform special projects/tasks/duties and provide assistance as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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