Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,372.48 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Disability insurance
Job Description
Touro University California (TUC) is a renowned higher education institution committed to academic excellence and a supportive campus community. Known for its inclusive environment and dedication to upholding cultural and religious standards, TUC offers students a diverse and respectful atmosphere to learn and grow. The university's dining services operate with a strong focus on maintaining Glatt Kosher standards, catering to the dietary needs of a broad campus population including students, faculty, and staff. This commitment is fundamental to TUC's adherence to Jewish dietary laws and to providing a welcoming environment for all members of its community.
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Job Requirements
- Being an adult Jew fully personally observant of Jewish law including the Sabbath and Jewish holidays and kosher food laws
- Knowledge of all matters relating to Kashrut compliance including vendor compliance product receiving storage handling processing food preparation and sales
- Knowledge of basic nutrition food food preparation food handling and sanitation
- Knowledge of the operation and care of a commercial kitchen and commercial kitchen equipment
- Experience in large quantity food preparation and service
- Must have enough of a yeshiva or Jewish seminary education to have a good working knowledge of Jewish law regarding Kashruth Shabbat and Jewish holidays
- High school or vocational school graduate or equivalent or working toward diploma
- Good working knowledge and use of the English language
- Working knowledge of kosher certifications used by Touro Dining and Catering
- Six months to one year minimum of commercial kitchen work experience preferred
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability to exhibit maturity good judgment and flexibility
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Ability to relate speak and communicate cooperatively and effectively before groups of customers students clients or employees of organization to complete tasks promptly and accurately
- Ability to read and write English and Hebrew
- Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals
- Ability to make change and count a cash register drawer
- Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
- Ability to handle pressure exercise quick thinking and maintain an adequate energy level through the work day
- Able to operate kitchen utensils and equipment safely and efficiently
- Able to work in an environment that is subject to temperature changes
- Able to tolerate standing and lifting throughout the work day
- Ability to exhibit and maintain a high standard of professional knowledge appearance behavior and attitude
- Must be able to understand the proper use and maintenance of major equipment including stoves refrigeration slicer knives and dish machine
- Must work safely to reduce the risk of injury to self co-workers and campus faculty staff and students
- Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks first aid as required
- Valid driver's license required by the first day of service
- California Department of Motor Vehicles printout of the new employee's driving record required
- California Food Handler Card
- First Aid Certificate must be acquired during the employee's probationary period
Job Qualifications
- Being an adult Jew fully personally observant of Jewish law including the Sabbath and Jewish holidays and kosher food laws
- Knowledge of all matters relating to Kashrut compliance including vendor compliance product receiving storage handling processing food preparation and sales
- Knowledge of basic nutrition food food preparation food handling and sanitation
- Knowledge of the operation and care of a commercial kitchen and commercial kitchen equipment
- Experience in large quantity food preparation and service
- Must have enough of a yeshiva or Jewish seminary education to have a good working knowledge of Jewish law regarding Kashruth Shabbat and Jewish holidays
- High school or vocational school graduate or equivalent or working toward diploma
- Good working knowledge and use of the English language
- Working knowledge of kosher certifications used by Touro Dining and Catering
- Six months to one year minimum of commercial kitchen work experience preferred
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability to exhibit maturity good judgment and flexibility
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Ability to relate speak and communicate cooperatively and effectively before groups of customers students clients or employees of organization to complete tasks promptly and accurately
- Ability to read and write English and Hebrew
- Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals
- Ability to make change and count a cash register drawer
- Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
- Ability to handle pressure exercise quick thinking and maintain an adequate energy level through the work day
- Able to operate kitchen utensils and equipment safely and efficiently
- Able to work in an environment that is subject to temperature changes
- Able to tolerate standing and lifting throughout the work day
- Ability to exhibit and maintain a high standard of professional knowledge appearance behavior and attitude
- Must be able to understand the proper use and maintenance of major equipment including stoves refrigeration slicer knives and dish machine
- Must work safely to reduce the risk of injury to self co-workers and campus faculty staff and students
- Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks first aid as required
- Valid driver's license required by the first day of service
- California Department of Motor Vehicles printout of the new employee's driving record required
- California Food Handler Card
- First Aid Certificate must be acquired during the employee's probationary period
Job Duties
- Assist chefs and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed including delivering food to specified locations and setting-up food service tables as needed
- Confirm adherence to all principles guidelines and work practices associated with operating a Kashrut kitchen as well as ensure that all processes meet the requirements for kosher certification
- Greet and provide assistance to all guests staff faculty and students adhering to the highest level of customer service standards at all times to ensure a positive experience
- Serve as the catering delivery driver while also providing additional Mashgiach oversight for catering delivery drop-off and pick-up service for the immediate and extended campus locations as well as off campus event locations
- Turn on all ovens and stoves lighting pilot lights
- Check and guarantee that all products delivered by food vendors are Kosher and have the correct Hashkacha that TUC maintains
- Open and close the kitchen each day including early morning and late evening hours Sunday through Friday
- Responsible for all functions and paperwork relating to receiving including maintaining approved kosher products listing inspecting products for quality kashrut and temperature control maximizing sales potential through proper receiving procedures
- Assist on-campus Rabbi with Jewish life activities events and practices
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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