Line Cook – Full-Time, Benefits-Eligible Kitchen

Scripps College; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps College in Claremont, CA is seeking a Line Cook to join the dining team. The role involves preparing and cooking a variety of foods, following recipes, and maintaining clean, organized workstations on a full-time schedule.

The position emphasizes adherence to health and safety standards, proper food handling, and collaboration with kitchen staff to deliver high-quality meals to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability.
• Previous experience in food service industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, and serving foods.
• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized receipts to meet production and service schedules.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, knives, slicers, choppers, and graters as needed.
• Use Just in Time and Batch cooking to assure freshness and minimize waste.
• Take and record temperatures to ensure health department compliance.
• Set up and maintain food lines and steam tables, garnish as needed.
• Check production and maintain records to plan requirements and requisition supplies.
• Assist with catering production as directed by manager or supervisor.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery with correct portions and temperatures.
• Clean kitchen after preparation, store or discard leftovers per food-safety rules.
• Maintain cleanliness of refrigerators and storerooms; store items per standards.
• Participate in training sessions; assist training of other staff.
• Actively support College’s Principles of Community and Values in job duties.

Skills

Food service experience

Reading recipes

Teamwork

Job description

Scripps College in Claremont, CA is seeking a Line Cook to join the dining team. The role involves preparing and cooking a variety of foods, following recipes, and maintaining clean, organized workstations on a full-time schedule.

The position emphasizes adherence to health and safety standards, proper food handling, and collaboration with kitchen staff to deliver high-quality meals to students and staff.