COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Canteen North America; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 2,892,960 - 3,168,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Discount marketplace

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Voluntary benefits

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Paid time off

Job summary

Canteen North America in San Diego is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare and serve meals according to established recipes and safety standards. You will work with prep, service and delivery, ensuring correct portions, temperatures, and attractive presentation.

The role requires at least two years of cooking experience and the ability to follow HACCP guidelines while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Full and part-time schedules are available at Mesa College in San Diego.

Qualifications

• Two years of cooking experience required.
• Ability to follow recipes and safety standards.
• Adherence to HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to recipes and schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery with proper portions and temperatures.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Assist in ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
• Report maintenance needs and safety issues to the supervisor.

Skills

Cooking experience

HACCP standards

Job description

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Job Details

• Location: Mesa College - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time and part time schedules. Monday through Friday; hours may vary. Further details upon interview.
• Pay Range: $21.00 per hour to $23.00 per hour.
• Referral Bonus: Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.
• Requirement: Previous 2 years of cooking experience required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
• Use of medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• Use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• Use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Equity and Inclusion

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full‑time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Legal Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace.