Part-Time Campus Kitchen Specialist: High-Volume Cooking

Occidental College; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Occidental College in Los Angeles is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support Campus Dining. Under the Director of Culinary Services, you will prepare and cook menu items for stations and catering, and maintain cleanliness of work areas during and after shifts.

This role requires adherence to recipes, safe knife handling, and knowledge of dietary needs. You will interact with students, staff and faculty, ensure timely service, and help uphold high sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with culinary knowledge and experience in high-volume cooking.
• ServeSafe or equivalent food safety certification.
• Familiarity with special diets and allergens.
• Must read, write and speak English fluently.
• One year of high-volume cooking/catering experience preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, safety procedures, and handling dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities

• 65% - Perform volume cooking in a restaurant-style setting following provided recipes with speed and safety.
• 20% - Read and follow instructions in English; operate kitchen tools and equipment safely.
• 10% - Communicate with diverse campus community; provide ingredient information for allergies and dietary needs.
• 5% - Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Volume cooking

Reading English instructions

Customer service

Safety procedures

Food allergy knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServeSafe certification

Job description

Occidental College in Los Angeles is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support Campus Dining. Under the Director of Culinary Services, you will prepare and cook menu items for stations and catering, and maintain cleanliness of work areas during and after shifts.

This role requires adherence to recipes, safe knife handling, and knowledge of dietary needs. You will interact with students, staff and faculty, ensure timely service, and help uphold high sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.