Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $26.94
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee training programs
Uniform allowance
College campus discounts
Job Description
Pomona College, located near Los Angeles, California, is one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges, renowned for its rigorous academic standards and close-knit educational environment. Established in 1887, the college is a part of The Claremont Colleges consortium and stands out for its small class sizes, challenging curriculum, and strong emphasis on student-faculty interaction. Students at Pomona benefit from a vibrant community that encourages research, leadership, and personal growth. The institution prides itself on fostering an inclusive and dynamic campus atmosphere that supports intellectual curiosity and creativity across disciplines.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- Must obtain California Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire and maintain recertification every 3 years
- Valid driver’s license essential to drive College-owned vehicles
- Must pass a functional capacity test after job offer and prior to hire
- Ability to handle physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods
- Must report to work on time and in uniform at the start of each shift
- Willingness to work a flexible, variable schedule including overtime, holidays, weekends, and evenings
- Understand and follow kitchen safety and sanitation protocols
- Ability to communicate clearly and follow instructions
- Must join labor union upon hire
Job Qualifications
- Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to high school diploma or GED that provides required knowledge, skills and ability
- Must take and successfully pass the California Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire and recertify every 3 years
- Experience in food production assignments and staff supervision in a kitchen at an academic institution preferred
- Ability to create, read and follow numerous recipes
- Experience training staff in food prep and production
- Ability to operate and oversee a variety of kitchen equipment and appliances
- Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Ability to handle tasks with patience, discretion, good judgment, and tact
- Strong organizational, time management, problem solving, and basic math skills
- Ability to lift and move supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
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 kitchen safety and sanitation compliance
- Clean 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 health department compliance
- Keep production records for all food produced
- Use "Just in Time" and "Batch" cooking to ensure freshness
- Minimize leftover and excess food production and use leftovers to decrease waste
- Label, date, and store food items appropriately
- Set up and maintain food service lines and steam tables
- Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and external customers
- Participate in training sessions provided by the College
- Perform special projects and assist with other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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