Part Time - Campus Catering Prep Cook

Aztec Shops, Ltd.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aztec Shops Ltd. in San Diego, CA seeks a food preparation worker to assemble products according to production records and recipes. You will maintain clean workstations and adhere to sanitation guidelines to ensure fresh, wholesome outputs.

Responsibilities include handling deliveries, operating kitchen equipment safely, and maintaining compliance with health, safety, and employment laws. On-site work is required with potential flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED; plus at least 1 year in a full production kitchen.
• Preferred: culinary school certificate and 2+ years in high-volume food service.
• Food Handler certification from county preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares products as assigned by production records.
• Follows recipes and standards for consistency and accuracy.
• Maintains cleanliness of workstation at all times.
• Follows sanitation guidelines for fresh, wholesome products.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment safely.
• Receives deliveries and stores raw food per standards.
• Complies with company policies and health regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Reasoning ability

Manual dexterity

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary school certificate (preferred)

Tools

Slicer

Mixer

Knife

Oven

Steamer

Job description

Prepares and assembles food, per recipe, for catering venues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DEPENDING ON LOCATION:

NOTE: The duties listed below are examples of the variety and general nature of those performed by employees in this job description. The list is descriptive only and should not be used for any other purpose. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is not an all-encompassing list and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prepares products as assigned by production records

Follows approved recipes and standards for consistency and accuracy of products

Maintains the cleanliness of workstation at all times

Follows all sanitation guidelines ensuring fresh, wholesome products.

Operates and maintains kitchen equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Accepts deliveries and stores raw food products according to established standards.

May assist in the cleaning of equipment, tools, or pans.

Responsible for ensuring continued compliance with local, state and federal health, safety and employment laws and regulations.

Must comply with and ensure continued, consistent compliance with all company policies, and federal, state, and local laws/regulations including but not limited to: employment, safety, and health.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

The minimum requirement for applicants is a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) degree; plus at least one year of experience in a full production kitchen; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: A degree or certificate of completion from an accredited culinary school; plus at least two years of hands‑on experience in a high volume food service operation, hotel or restaurant.

Food Handler certificate from the County of San Diego preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to read, write and understand English. Requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Basic math skills with the ability to count in ascending and descending order, add, subtract, multiply, divide. Able to comprehend conversion charts. Able to multiply recipes based on production needs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out general written or oral instruction. Ability to identify and report any deficiencies on invoices or product transfers to supervisor and to identify unusable product, discard, and report to Production Chef. Ability to identify and utilize leftover products to maximize product value.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:

Requires the ability to use a variety of equipment and utensils.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:

Must have the ability to talk/expressing and/or exchanging ideas and hear/perceiving sounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or walk for prolonged hours, communicate, taste and smell; handle objects, utensils, tools and controls. Must have the ability to operate food service equipment (to include but not limited to) slicers, mixers, knives, ovens, and steamers and office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and fax machines. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND HAZARDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is always exposed to food fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, cooking equipment and is exposed to humid and hot conditions and cleaning chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position requires on‑site presence due to the scope of the duties, and it would not be eligible for remote work.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs. This may include opening, mid‑day, and closing shifts, as well as night shifts, weekends, and holidays throughout the year.

BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION:

A background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended by the company and accepted by the applicant and must be satisfactorily completed prior to any applicant beginning work in a full‑time, part‑time non‑student, or sensitive student capacity with Aztec Shops Ltd.

Background checks will include, at minimum, verification of education and employment histories, criminal records, national sex offender registry check, and references. Additionally, based on the nature and scope of the position, the background check may also include a credit report, motor vehicle report, and verification of professional licenses.

Failure to answer background check questions honestly, and satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the employment status of applicants or continued employment of current Aztec Shops employees who apply for promotional positions which require a background check.

Aztec Shops Ltd. complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including California Fair Chance Act, when conducting background checks.

Aztec Shops will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Aztec Shops is concerned about criminal history that is directly related to the job, you will be given notice and an opportunity to respond and provide additional information such as rehabilitation efforts or mitigating circumstances, or information pertaining to the accuracy of the background report. Aztec Shops will consider all evidence of rehabilitation and mitigating circumstances. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Aztec Shops is a diverse community representing many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful culture that promotes open communication, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging, to support the success of both our employees and students.

All Aztec Shops programs and activities are open and accessible to all individuals, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin, and other characteristics protected by law. Consistent with California and federal civil rights laws, Aztec Shops maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.

Aztec Shops is dedicated to providing equal opportunity in employment and ensuring that no employee or applicant faces unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, job assignments, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

Our commitment to equal opportunity ensures that every employee has access to the resources and support needed to thrive and succeed. Aztec Shops complies with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.

Our Organization

Aztec Shops, Ltd., founded in 1931, is a non‑profit corporation that functions as an auxiliary of San Diego State University. As a "self‑sustaining" non‑profit SDSU auxiliary, Aztec Shops operates without subsidy from the University or the State. The corporation manages a variety of services including operation of SDSU Campus Stores, SDSU Dining, SDSU Conference Services, SDSU Licensing, and Commercial and Residential Real Estate properties surrounding campus.
Mission StatementAztec Shops, Ltd., strives to advance the priorities of San Diego State University and enhance the quality, affordability, and accessibility of every student’s educational experience and success. Aztec Shops is a leader in comprehensive, sustainable and innovative practices and is responsive to the SDSU community, contributing strategically and financially for the greater good of the University, its students and student programs.
Aztec Shops Values......integrity, honesty, transparency and responsibility-- among all Aztec Shops employees and leadership staff.
...a culture of open communication, mutual respect and belonging-- in every facet of our work.
...our partnership with San Diego State University-- with students as the main priority, we actively participate in the advancement of the strategic long‑term and immediate short‑term needs and goals of the University.
...our professional staff-- Aztec Shops has created a unique culture that encourages a positive work environment and allows for work‑life balance and opportunities for advancement.
...our student employees-- we take a student‑centric approach to management so when students work for us, they become part of the Aztec Shops family and will be taught valuable life and professional skills needed to become socially responsible global citizens.
...the principles of responsible environmental stewardship-- Aztec Shops is committed to supporting a resilient and sustainable university community by using innovative practices with transparency, fairness, efficiency, and accountability in alignment with the University’s goals.

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