Lead Prep Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc.; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is seeking a Prep Cook to lead a small team in accurately preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of hot and cold items for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and events. Must work evenings and weekends.

The role requires supervising up to 5 student staff per shift, ensuring safety and sanitation, and following CIF standards and campus policies. A high school diploma with 5 years kitchen experience is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and five years’ experience in a commercial, hotel, or fast-food kitchen.
• At least three years of successful supervisory experience preferably in a kitchen environment.
• Valid CA driver’s license and insurance.
• Current Servsafe or equivalent Foodhandler’s card.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks to order foods requiring short and broader preparation time.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of assigned area.
• Ensures assigned staff report to work on time, in uniform, and ready to work.
• May produce food for a la carte service or for large quantities for later service.
• Prepares foods by operating kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients and trim meats.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food handling

Evening/weekend flexibility

Multi-ethnic teamwork

Initiative

Education

High school degree

Job description

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is seeking a Prep Cook to lead a small team in accurately preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of hot and cold items for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and events. Must work evenings and weekends.

The role requires supervising up to 5 student staff per shift, ensuring safety and sanitation, and following CIF standards and campus policies. A high school diploma with 5 years kitchen experience is expected.