Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $71,700.00 - $98,100.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Life insurance
Professional Development
Job Description
USC Auxiliary Services is one of the largest divisions at The University of Southern California, dedicated to serving over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit the university daily. The division is a dynamic collection of six central business units: USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel, and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. These units work in harmony to create an outstanding experience for the diverse and vibrant Trojan community comprised of future leaders in various fields including science, film, engineering, and medicine. USC Auxiliary Services commits itself to fostering a welcoming environment, guided... Show More
Job Requirements
- Less than high school education preferred with specialized/technical training
- minimum four years of relevant experience
- must have culinary school certificate or diploma
- experience must include at least six months in a comparable role or as a USC Culinary Specialist II or Station Chef I
- successful completion of culinary skills test
- knowledge of kitchen equipment and techniques
- demonstrated customer service skills
- ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- ability to communicate effectively in English
- commitment to USC's values
Job Qualifications
- Culinary school certificate/diploma from a culinary arts and management nationally accredited school
- four years of experience including at least six months as a USC Culinary Specialist II or Station Chef I or equivalent culinary experience in a full service restaurant
- must successfully complete the culinary skills test administered by the Executive Chef
- knowledge of all kitchen equipment
- knowledge of both restaurant and banquet style cooking
- demonstrated customer service experience
- experience in a fast paced working environment
- knowledge of classical cooking techniques and modern cookery
- ability to effectively communicate in English
- strong commitment to USC's unifying values
Job Duties
- Provide customer services to faculty, staff, students, and guests
- ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction
- maintain friendly, helpful demeanor
- provide timely options for customers with specialty diets or dietary restrictions
- ensure staff is performing duties in a timely and consistent manner under the direction of the unit chef/manager
- measure and mix ingredients according to recipes and/or direction from culinary supervisors
- cook and pre-prepare food according to culinary supervisors' directions to specific quality, quantity, appearance, and temperature
- prepare high quality soups, sauces, salads, appetizers, dressings, stews, and desserts in a timely manner
- assist in creating daily specials and recipes in conjunction with the unit chef/manager
- prepare meat, game, seafood, poultry, starches and vegetables daily for meal and service production
- adhere to proper knife handling and sharpening procedures
- maintain working knowledge of classical and modern cooking techniques
- maintain full knowledge of all menus, recipes, and special event menus
- assist with maintaining kitchen sanitation programs
- maintain cleanliness and organization of facilities and kitchen equipment
- adhere to department service, health, and sanitation standards
- provide guidance and direction to culinary and kitchen staff
- perform multi-tasks such as several projects and/or menu items at the same time
- perform other related duties as assigned or requested
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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