Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $25.00
Benefits
Opportunities for training and development
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Job Description
San Jose State University, located at ONE WASHINGTON SQUARE, SAN JOSE, CA 95192, is a distinguished educational institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. Within the vibrant campus atmosphere, the university offers various services to enhance the student and staff experience, including quality dining options provided through partnerships with reputable food service companies. One of these partners is the Compass Group, a global leader in food services and support, which operates to ensure nutritious and appealing meals are available to the university community. The university environment is dynamic and culturally diverse, providing ample opportunities for career... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous cook or kitchen experience highly preferred
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and standardized recipes
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP standards
- Physical ability to perform kitchen duties including standing for long periods and lifting
- Willingness to work full-time schedule
- Ability to work safely and maintain a clean work environment
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Job Qualifications
- Previous cook or kitchen experience highly preferred
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to attend safety and in-service meetings
- Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Ability to handle kitchen equipment safely
Job Duties
- Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules
- Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
- Uses established ticket collection procedures during service
- Responsible for records from area worked during service periods
- Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
- Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
- Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat
- Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards
- Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
- Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required
- Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required
- Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately
- Attends in-service and safety meetings
- Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers
- Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures
- follows HACCP standards
- Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others
- Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to: the use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer
- the use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables
- the use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques
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