Residential Dining Cook I, Part Time
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
hourly wage
flexible scheduling
supportive work environment
Training opportunities
Contribution to diversity initiatives
Job Description
The Associated Students of California State University, Chico (CSU, Chico) is a dynamic and multifaceted campus auxiliary corporation dedicated to serving the diverse needs of thousands of students, faculty, staff, and community members. With an annual operational budget exceeding $21 million, the Associated Students (AS) manages a broad array of essential student programs, services, and business enterprises. These include residential and retail dining services, the Bell Memorial Union, the Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC), and the administrative contract for the Wildcat Store (the campus bookstore). Beyond these core services, the AS actively supports an assortment of community-driven initiatives such as Community... Show More
Job Requirements
- Possession of or ability to obtain ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent within one year of hire
- Ability to pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical
- Successful completion of a background check including criminal records check
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption with compliance to weekly testing if unvaccinated
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to use manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination
- Verbal communication skills
- Ability to reach and lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to use kitchen equipment
Job Qualifications
- One year full-time or part-time equivalent responsible work experience in quantity food preparation, cooking and service or four semesters as a student worker at Marketplace Café, Sutter Hall or Catering departments of the Associated Students
- Culinary training preferred
- Ability to provide direction and work coordination for student assistants
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community, general public, co-workers, and others contacted during work
- Knowledge of principles and methods of preparing and cooking menu items
- Knowledge of operation, maintenance, and use of a variety of kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of food service sanitation and safety
- Ability to estimate proper quantities for economical food service
Job Duties
- Prepares and cooks menu items as directed
- Assists lead cooks as needed with preparation
- Prepares cooking area
- Assists in monitoring customer traffic to minimize waiting and the amount of time food must be held on the serving line
- Ensures proper cleanliness, sanitation, and safety is maintained during cooking
- Properly stores leftover food items and supplies at the conclusion of the serving period
- Properly cleans and sanitizes the food preparation areas
- Assists with coordinating the work of student assistants assigned to food production
- Assists with a variety of other food service functions as needed
- Identifies and reports problems regarding equipment malfunction
- Represents the AS Dining Services to the campus community, vendors, and customers
- Other duties may be assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)