Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $27.69
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
competitive hourly wage
flexible schedule
Employee training programs
Job Description
Pomona College, located near Los Angeles, California, is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, the college has earned a stellar reputation for its small class sizes, rigorous and challenging curriculum, and fostering close-knit relationships between students and faculty. As a member of The Claremont Colleges consortium, Pomona College offers a collaborative environment that provides students with extensive research and leadership opportunities. The college’s commitment to excellence in education and community engagement makes it a vibrant and dynamic place to work and learn.
The Cook 1 position at Pomona College i... Show More
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Job Requirements
- Must take and successfully pass the California Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire
- Successfully recertify every 3 years
- Valid driver’s license
- Must pass a functional capacity test after job offer and prior to hire
- Ability to lift and move supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods
- Ability to report to work on time and in uniform
- Willingness to work flexible schedule including overtime, holidays, weekends, and evenings
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 that the kitchen of assigned Dining Halls meets all safety and sanitary guidelines to comply with safe food handling practices
- Clean and maintain and sanitize work and service areas before and after meal periods
- Incorporate HACCP and PPE procedures in all kitchen production areas to ensure a safe kitchen
- 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
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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