Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $26.25
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
Job Description
Caltech, officially known as the California Institute of Technology, is a world-renowned science and engineering institute located in Pasadena, California. Famous for its rigorous academics, pioneering research, and a community of some of the brightest minds globally, Caltech fosters an innovative and collaborative environment. Its Dining Services Department (CDS) complements this high-performance culture by providing exceptional culinary experiences to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The CDS operates several dining locations on campus, including Browne Dining Hall, Red Door Marketplace, Broad Cafe, and Avery Kitchen. These facilities serve a vibrant community of approximately 2,000 individuals daily and over 850 students through... Show More
Job Requirements
- 3 years of experience cooking in a high-volume restaurant or food service facility
- Proficient knife skills, ingredient knowledge, cooking skills
- Able to work as a member of a team with the ability to take direction with a positive attitude
- Flexibility, ownership, and initiative are a must
- Able to read, write, and understand English
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods at a time, move, bend, twist, lift, push, pull, squat, reach, and walk with ease, without injury, and with a sense of urgency and purpose
- Selected candidate must maintain attendance and arrive on time for all shifts
- Must possess a food handler's certificate or ability to obtain one by the time of hire
- Must have the ability to perform basic mathematics: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentage conversion to decimals and count, as related to calculating or converting units of measure for determining proper amounts of food ingredients for large food production
Job Qualifications
- 3 years of experience cooking in a high-volume restaurant or food service facility
- Proficient knife skills, ingredient knowledge, cooking skills
- Able to work as a member of a team with the ability to take direction with a positive attitude
- Flexibility, ownership, and initiative
- Able to read, write, and understand English
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand, move, bend, twist, lift, push, pull, squat, reach, and walk with ease
- Maintains attendance and punctuality
- Possesses or can obtain food handler's certificate by hire
- Ability to perform basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentage conversions
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Knowledge of a variety of regional and international cuisines preferred
- 5+ years working in a fast-paced, team environment preferred
Job Duties
- Performs full array of cooking skills as required for main dishes and side orders
- Must work quickly and efficiently within a fast-paced work environment
- Prepares and cooks meats, fish, vegetables, gravies, sauces, cereal, soups, fruits, bakery products, and other foods according to recipes or member orders
- Cooks from scratch or makes substitutions as requested
- Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment according to protocol, maintaining clean and organized storage and work areas at all times
- Deep-cleans equipment and work areas per schedule
- Ensures that all kitchen equipment is in proper working condition, informing the managing chefs in the event equipment is not in proper working order
- Assists in maintaining timely service for meals and events
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of food allergy awareness
- Responsible for correct food handling (cook/prep, storage, labeling and rotation) according to Health Department guidelines
- Ensures food stations are ready for service and may provide coverage for other stations and/or dining locations as needed
- Responsible for maintaining all CDS standards and procedures
- Cultivates a positive and productive workplace through communication, teamwork, and ownership, attending daily line-ups and department meetings
- Greets and serves all guests in a professional, genuine, and friendly manner
- May be required to work some weekends, extended shifts, and overtime
- May temporarily work different shifts due to unforeseen events or seasonal high volume needs
- Confronts challenges or adverse situations with calm, resolve, and a positive mindset
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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