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Scripps College

Line Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.50 - $21.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
competitive pay

Job Description

Scripps College is a prestigious liberal arts college located in Claremont, California, known for its commitment to academic excellence and a supportive community environment. The college operates within a nurturing academic setting that emphasizes personal growth, responsibility, and a collaborative working atmosphere. With a rich tradition of fostering creativity and intellectual development, Scripps College values diversity and inclusion as essential components of its institutional mission. The institution offers various employment opportunities that support its food services operations, ensuring that students, faculty, staff, and visitors receive high-quality dining experiences.

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Job Requirements

  • Current California Food Handler's Card
  • Ability to work Monday-Friday from 11:30 am to 8 pm with flexibility for evenings and weekends
  • Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
  • Ability to follow health and safety regulations including hair restraints
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and organizational standards
  • Previous food service experience preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability
  • Previous experience in food service industry is strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn safe working methods and procedures including use of food preparation equipment
  • Ability to read and follow recipes
  • Basic math skills including knowledge of fractions
  • Ability to follow HAACP, ServSafe, and PPE requirements
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
  • Ability to provide highest quality of service to customers at all times

Job Duties

  • Read and follow recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods
  • Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized receipts and instructions to meet production, delivery, and services schedules
  • Operate a variety of kitchen equipment including knives, peelers, mixers, slicers, mandolins, choppers, and graters
  • Use 'Just in Time' and 'Batch' cooking to assure freshness and minimize leftover and excess food production
  • Take and record temperatures to assure compliance with health department guidelines
  • Set-up and maintain food lines including filling water and ice containers, placing food on serving lines, setting up and maintaining steam tables, and garnishing food
  • Check production and keep records to plan production requirements, requisition supplies, and maintain compliance with health guidelines
  • Assist with catering production as directed by manager
  • Serve meals with correct portioning, ensure food is at the correct temperature, attractive and tasty
  • Clean kitchen after preparation and serving, maintain high cleanliness standards
  • Store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of refrigerators and storerooms
  • Perform assignments safely while maintaining a clean work environment
  • Participate in training sessions and assist in training other staff
  • Support College’s Principles of Community and Institutional Values in job duties
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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