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
Employee Meals
Training and Development
flexible schedule
Job Description
Pomona College, located near Los Angeles, California, is widely recognized as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Founded in 1887, Pomona College offers a rigorous curriculum with small class sizes and fosters close relationships between students and faculty. As a member of The Claremont Colleges, it provides students with diverse research and leadership opportunities, contributing to its reputation as a distinguished academic institution. Pomona College combines tradition with innovation, supporting a vibrant campus community that values academic excellence, creativity, and inclusivity. The college is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for its students, faculty, and staff,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
- must successfully pass California Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire and recertify every 3 years
- valid driver's license
- successful completion of a functional capacity test prior to hire
- ability to follow recipes and food preparation instructions
- experience in food production preferred
- ability to operate kitchen equipment and ensure sanitation
- strong communication and customer service skills
- ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- ability to stand and walk for long periods
- willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays
- commitment to work as part of a team and independently
- punctuality and professional appearance
- union membership 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
- deploy professional skills in culinary food production and food services safety
- must create, read and follow numerous recipes
- must assist in training staff in food prep and production
- maintain a friendly, professional, and helpful demeanor around staff and customers
- operate and oversee the use of a variety of kitchen equipment, appliances, and machines
- use various cleaning supplies to ensure good sanitation
- demonstrate effective, accurate and clear communication with strong verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, phone, and customer service skills
- handle all activities with patience, discretion, good judgment, and tact
- prioritize and perform multiple projects/tasks, meet deadlines/timelines, respond to others in a timely manner, and work both independently and collaboratively
- use strong organizational, time management, problem solving, and basic math skills
- must safely lift and move supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and walk and stand for long periods of time
- must report to work on time and in uniform at the start of each shift
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
- 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
- participate in training sessions provided by the College
- perform special projects/tasks/duties and provide assistance as assigned
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Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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