Cook II – Vegan/Options

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Location:

Claremont CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Details and Requirement:

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Cook II Vegan/Options prepares fresh ingredients for the Vegan and Options stations food with Chefs direction including slicing marinating boning and other basic preparation techniques. This position is responsible for the set up and maintenance of stations throughout meal service batch cooking to ensure stations remain full. The Cook II must adhere to health codes required for working with food maintaining food quality standards and a clean and organized environment and playing a key role in the food safety chain. Understanding the meal flow and the importance of preparing great food from scratch are key elements of this job.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reporting to the General Manager of Bon Appetit this position performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Review daily menu with the Chef and prepare ingredients per direction.
• Batch cook during the course of the meal based upon demand. Verify that all entrees are prepared to the proper temperatures. Deliver entrees to the hotline garnished and ready to serve.
• Diligently maintain a clean and sanitary workspace during the course of the meal and while preparing food. Sanitize workstation upon the conclusion of the shift.
• Work with the Chef to prepare proper amounts of backup and review with the Chef daily.
• Verify all temperatures are in the safety zone record on time/temp log prior to opening and log the preparation and production sheets on a daily basis.
• Ensure all preparation is completed for lunch and dinner services. Communicate the portions and back up with the Chef and Server. Ensure ingredients are covered and properly stored.
• Prepare for upcoming meals as time permits.
• Review any leftovers with the Chef always ensuring to properly label and store food product not used during meal period or any reusable items.
• Responsible for bi-weekly deep cleaning of work station including hoods stoves and ovens.
• Follow proper food preparation and sanitation directives as established by Health Department. Comply with internal policies and procedures as they apply to food sanitation and safety within Dining Hall. This includes but is not limited to keeping work area clean properly/safely using equipment and keeping floor free of food/liquid that may be a potential safety hazard and adhering to agreed work schedule.
• Other duties may be assigned as appropriate. This includes daily weekly or monthly cleaning and cross training as time permits.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Take and follow directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Balance multiple tasks and priorities.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma GED or any combination of education training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years experience in high-volume line cooking or production cooking in a full-service dining establishment or food service establishment with emphasis on a specialty cuisine menu production preferred.

CERTIFICATION: California Food Handler Card is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand walk bend climb push pull stop twist stretch squat reach and lift up to 25 pounds from floor to waist level without assistance. Must be able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.

• Knowledge of food sanitation policies and procedures is required.
• Must have experience working in a fast paced commercial kitchen using commercial kitchen utility equipment.
• Possess advanced knowledge of basic food products (meat poultry fish produce dry goods etc.) as well as cuisine specific food products for specialty food production. Possess working knowledge of standard and specialty food equipment such as: woks rotisseries smokers and teppanyaki grills etc.; possesses advanced knife skills and ability to sufficiently perform all basic cooking methods; ability to multi-task within those basic cooking methods to ensure no interruption in servicing of the guests.
• Must be able to prepare food from scratch.
• Must be able to perform simple arithmetic functions relating to food and beverage preparation.
• Must be respectful and courteous to coworkers customers visitors managers and others. Clear and professional communication is required.
• Must be able to establish cooperative working relationships and work well with minimal supervision.
• Must use organizational and time management skills. Must take initiative in performance of work tasks and be willing to assist others as needed.
• Complete work with a sense of urgency accuracy and attention to detail.
• Deploy professional skills in in collaboration with colleagues to best promote the Colleges strategic interests and provide the best quality on campus food services.
• Must be able to satisfactory understand and follow job related instructions in English both orally and written.

OTHER:

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this position line up with a 9-month academic calendar. The regular hours for this position are 40 hours per week 5 days per week or variable schedule based on business needs. Overtime holiday weekend and evening work hours may be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular full-time 9-month non-exempt benefits-eligible position.

Supervisor AB1825: No

Mandatory Reporter CA Penal Code: No

Responsible Employee Title IX: No

Campus Security Authority The Clery Act: No

IPEDS Category Job Code: 35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

REPORTS TO: General Manager of Bon Appetit

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work. A uniform is required and will be provided.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. This position will also require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job description.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time; accordingly the College reviews job descriptions on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is at-will meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice with or without cause including but not limited to termination demotion promotion transfer compensation benefits duties and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will at any time with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications consistent with applicable state and federal laws without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy breastfeeding or related medical condition national origin ancestry citizenship age marital status physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic characteristic or information military and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources 528 N. Mills Avenue Claremont California 91711-4015 . All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.

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Disability Accommodations

In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individuals disability.

An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College the selection of an accommodation will be at CMCs discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Human Resources at or for assistance.