Campus Line Cook & Culinary Specialist

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California, USC Hospitality, seeks a Line Cook (Culinary Specialist) to join our growing team. You will prepare food for our guests using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and uphold high kitchen standards.

We offer opportunities to work in a fast-paced environment across campus dining, with emphasis on teamwork, customer service, and keeping inventories and facilities clean.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the culinary skills test administered by the Executive Chef.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment, small or large scale.
• Experience working in a fast paced working environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer services to faculty, staff, students, and guests.
• Prepare food items according to the recipe or instructions provided by the Chef. Adhere to proper knife handling procedures.
• Assist the Chef by working in other areas of the kitchen as assigned.
• Maintain inventories.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities.
• Maintain 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.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service experience

English communication

Culinary skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Southern California, USC Hospitality, seeks a Line Cook (Culinary Specialist) to join our growing team. You will prepare food for our guests using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and uphold high kitchen standards.

We offer opportunities to work in a fast-paced environment across campus dining, with emphasis on teamwork, customer service, and keeping inventories and facilities clean.