Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $27.46
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
employee wellness program
Commuter Benefits
Job Description
Stanford University, one of the world’s leading teaching and research institutions, is renowned for its commitment to creating and sharing knowledge across a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. Founded in 1891 and situated in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley, Stanford boasts a scenic 8,180-acre campus that fosters innovation and academic excellence. The university is home to seven schools encompassing business, education, engineering, humanities and sciences, law, medicine, and sustainability. As a hub of groundbreaking research and education, Stanford nurtures leadership and engaged citizenship by blending theory with practice and encouraging a culture of expansive inquiry, fresh thinking, and searching... Show More
Job Requirements
- Two years’ experience in kitchen preparation and cooking or equivalent education and relevant experience
- Ability to understand and communicate in English
- Ability to utilize computerized ordering systems
- Ability to obtain California Food Handler Training Certificate within 90 days of hire
- If performing delivery duties, valid California Non-commercial Class Driver’s license
- Physical ability for frequent walking, bending, kneeling, hand and finger dexterity, reaching above shoulders
- Constant standing with occasional sitting, squatting, climbing
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 15 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally, over 50 pounds rarely
- Willingness to work onsite in an essential role during academic year
- Flexibility to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Compliance with all safety and health standards and university policies
Job Qualifications
- Two years’ experience in kitchen preparation and cooking or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience
- Ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor and communicate effectively with customers
- Ability to utilize computerized ordering system including entering and reading orders
- Ability to obtain and maintain California Food Handler Training Certificate
- Knowledge of food preparation techniques and food safety standards
Job Duties
- Prepare hot and cold food according to recipes and directions given in food production sheet and/or lead cook
- May create baked goods and desserts from recipes or from scratch
- Assist in determining amounts to be prepared including starting amounts and batch sizes
- Test food items for proper texture, temperature, doneness and flavor
- Report issues to higher-level worker or supervisor
- Conduct food tastings for management and/or clients
- Check food supplies needed to ensure availability
- Order supplies from storeroom when needed
- Inform higher-level worker or supervisor if food is unavailable
- Ensure food for following day is labeled
- Inform higher-level worker or supervisor if food is beyond holding time or below acceptable standards
- Select, store and record leftovers
- Assemble and clean equipment
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas
- Complete production records
- Assist customers with specific dietary restrictions
- Adhere to food and safety handling policies and procedures and health standards
- Adhere to applicable uniform guidelines and personal hygiene standards
- May perform any of the duties described in the lower Food Services Worker specification or other duties as assigned
- Adhere to safety rules
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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