Seasonal Part Time - Snapdragon Stadium Prep Cook

Ocean State Job Lot; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team at a leading service provider in San Diego. This role as a Prep Cook offers a unique opportunity to engage in food preparation for dining and catering venues. Ideal candidates will have a passion for culinary arts and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. With a focus on teamwork and excellence, you'll contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for a diverse community. Enjoy a rewarding work environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a full production kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assembles cold food for various venues.
• Maintains cleanliness and follows sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary School Certificate

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Service Equipment

Job description

Why Join Aztec Shops? One of the largest retail and hospitality service providers in San Diego, Aztec Shops Ltd. is nearing a century of recognized excellence in service to the San Diego State University community and beyond, including 34,000 enrolled students and more than 400,000 living alumni. Whether it is fulfilling full time career positions - all of which include generous health, dental, and retirement benefit plans and more - or student work, we offer our prospective team members a rewarding portfolio of opportunities. Apply today and grow with us!

Seasonal Part Time - Snapdragon Stadium Prep Cook

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

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.

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 is required; 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’s certificate from the County of San Diego is 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, taste and smell; handle, objects, utensils, tools, or 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

Work is regularly performed in a food production area where there is frequent exposure to food fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to humid and hot conditions as well as cleaning chemicals. Employees will work outside with exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, allergens, and work temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate on non-event days and moderate to loud on event days.

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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