Prep Cook (Food Production Helper)
Prep Cook (Food Production Helper)
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From fine dining restaurants to residential diningUSC Hospitalityserves thousands of students athletes faculty and staff as well as our many visitors. Hospitality is one of the six core business units that compriseUSC Auxiliary Servicesand one of the largest employers on campus. We are renowned for our fresh take on self-operated food concepts with restaurants between both campuses. The team at USC Hospitality is led by innovative executive chefs and directors who strive every day to craft nourishing and wholesome alternatives for our hungry Trojan Family and our guests. Students faculty staff and visitors to the Trojan campus count on USC Hospitality to provide a fresh made-to-order nourishing meal. Amidst all of the hustle and bustle of student life our eateries are the ideal social gathering locations to grab a quick bite or enjoy a group meal. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our unifying values.
We are seeking to build a pool of candidates for futurePrep Cook (Food Production Helper)positions to join our rapidly growing team.
The Opportunity:
As a Food Production Helper you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of food produced in our kitchen as well as the overall service extended to students faculty staff and visitors on a daily basis. You will be responsible for supporting our kitchen with basic food and beverage preparation services and assembling meals for our customers. Our team will depend on you to help maintain our warm welcoming and collaborative environment for both our guests and our team members. We take pride in providing exceptional cuisine and memorable customer service and so should you!
The Accountabilities:
Provide basic food and beverage preparation service.
Assemble and package food and beverage products.
Stock and maintain all supplies food items and utensils.
Maintain cleanliness of facilities. Assist in kitchen sanitation program. Comply with standard food handling and sanitation procedures. Adhere to department service standards and to all health safety and University rules and regulations.
Provide customer services to faculty staff students and guests.
Attend and participate in meetings as required. Report to station ready to work at the time work assignment is scheduled to begin.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
The Qualifiers:
Education: High School Diploma not required.
Experience: 1 year.
Expertise:
Must have valid California Food Handler Card or obtain card within first 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures.
Demonstrated customer service experience.
Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Ability to effectively communicate in English.
Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
In addition the successful candidate must also demonstrate through ideas words and actions a strong commitment to USCs Unifying Values.
What We Prefer:
High School Diploma.
Specialized or technical training.
2 years of experience in a restaurant or high-volume banquet and catering operation.
Ability to oversee student and/or temporary workers.
The Trojan Family Rewards:
We pride ourselves in creating theBEST USC EXPERIENCE and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information please visit support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!
The work culture thrives on mutual respect trust and synergy amongst all of its members.
USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one Join us!
FIGHT ON!
The hourly rate for this position is $20.00. When determining an offer the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role the candidates experience education training key skills internal peer alignment applicable laws contractual requirements grant funding and market conditions.
Minimum Education: Less than high schoolMinimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures. Demonstrated customer service experience. Experience working in a fast paced working environment. Ability to operate all equipment listed in Specialized Equipment (below). Ability to effectively communicate in English. Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds. Valid California Drivers License may be required.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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