Culinary-Floater

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 71 635 000 - 75 768 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Southern California seeks a Culinary Specialist to prepare meals for guests, using fresh, local ingredients and uphold our high kitchen standards. You will maintain inventories, keep facilities clean, and support the Chef across kitchen areas while ensuring exceptional service to faculty, staff, students, and guests.

You will participate in meetings, comply with health and safety regulations, and contribute to USC's Trojan spirit through reliable performance in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Culinary skills test required by Executive Chef.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment, small or large.
• Experience in restaurant and banquet cooking environments.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Experience in fast-paced settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to operate all equipment listed in Specialized Equipment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Responsabilités

• Prepare food items according to recipes or Chef instructions.
• Adhere to proper knife handling procedures.
• Provide customer services to faculty, staff, students, and guests.
• Assist the Chef by working in other kitchen areas as assigned.
• Maintain inventories.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation program.
• Comply with standard food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Adhere to service standards and University rules and regulations.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Report to station, ready to work when scheduled.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Culinary skills test

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Restaurant & banquet cooking

Customer service experience

Fast-paced environment

English communication

Food handling & sanitation

Operate specialized equipment

Lift 30 pounds

Driver's license (CA)

Formation

High School diploma not required

High School Diploma

Culinary School Diploma

Description du poste

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about serving quality food and providing exceptional customer service? Are you eager to construct award‑winning meals? Join us! The Culinary Specialist will have the opportunity to prepare food for our guests, utilizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients. You will ensure that our high standards of excellence are maintained throughout our kitchens, keeping our inventories and facilities clean, organized and up‑to‑date. As a member of our team, you will take pride in exceeding the expectations of all of our customers and keeping the Trojan spirit alive!

The Accountabilities

• Prepare food items according to the recipe or instructions provided by the Chef.
• Adhere to proper knife handling procedures.
• Provide customer services to faculty, staff, students, and guests.
• 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.
• The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The Qualifiers

• Minimum Education: High School degree not required
• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Must successfully complete the culinary skills test administered by the Executive Chef.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment, small or large scale.
• Knowledge of both restaurant and banquet style cooking.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Experience working in a fast paced working environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to operate all equipment listed in Specialized Equipment (below).
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Valid California Driver’s License may be required.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values through ideas, words and actions.

What We Prefer

• High School Diploma
• Culinary School Diploma
• 2 years of experience in a restaurant, hotel, or high‑volume banquet and catering environment
• Ability to oversee student, temporary, and/or resource workers

The Trojan Family Rewards

We pride ourselves in creating the BEST 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 http://benefits.usc.edu. This 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!

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate for this position is $25.50. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Preferred Education: Specialized/technical training High school or equivalent
• Preferred Experience: 2 years in a restaurant/hotel/high volume banquet and catering operation.
• Preferred Skills: Culinary School diploma.

Equal Opportunity

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 the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

Accommodations

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 [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

Additional Information

USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.