Part Time - University Towers Kitchen Prep Cook

Aztec Shops, Ltd.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aztec Shops Ltd. in San Diego is seeking a kitchen prep worker to prepare and assemble cold foods for campus dining, retail, and catering venues. You will follow recipes, maintain cleanliness, and support general food service production to ensure consistent quality.

The role requires at least a high school diploma (GED acceptable) and 1+ year in a production kitchen. Food handler certification is preferred. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work flexible shifts on campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; with 1+ year in a full production kitchen or equivalent.
• Preferred: culinary degree/certificate; 2+ years in high-volume food service.
• Food Handler certificate preferred and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares products as assigned by production records.
• Follows approved recipes and standards for consistency and accuracy of products.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the workstation at all times.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assists with accepting deliveries and stores raw food products according to standards.

Skills

Recipe following

Sanitation

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handler certificate (San Diego)

Tools

Slicer

Mixer

Knives

Ovens

Steamers

Job description

Summary

Prepares and assembles cold food, per recipe, for campus residential dining, retail, and catering venues. Also provides support to general food service production

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DEPENDING ON LOCATION

• Prepares products as assigned by production records.
• Follows approved recipes and standards for consistency and accuracy of products.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the workstation at all times.
• Follows all sanitation guidelines ensuring fresh, wholesome products.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assists with accepting deliveries and stores raw food products according to established standards.
• May assist in the cleaning of equipment, tools, or pans.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Job Requirements

The minimum requirement for applicants is a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) degree; with one or more years’ 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 or more of hands-on experience in a high volume food service operation, hotel or restaurant.

Food Handler certificate from the County of San Diego preferred.

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/move 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.

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.

For additional information about the SDSU campus policy please visit

Affirming Equal Opportunity.