What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Assistant (Marketplace) position at Occidental College?
Title: Kitchen Assistant
Department: Campus Dining
Duration: 11 months - Possible Extension
Employment Status: { Non-Exempt, Part Time, Approximately 20-32 hours per week
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director, Culinary Services, the Kitchen Assistant prepares and cooks multiple assigned menu items for stations and catering in a timely manner and to expected standards. Responsible for the cleanliness of work area(s) while working and at end of shift. Fosters positive customer relations.
Job Duties
Department: Campus Dining
Duration: 11 months - Possible Extension
Employment Status: { Non-Exempt, Part Time, Approximately 20-32 hours per week
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director, Culinary Services, the Kitchen Assistant prepares and cooks multiple assigned menu items for stations and catering in a timely manner and to expected standards. Responsible for the cleanliness of work area(s) while working and at end of shift. Fosters positive customer relations.
Job Duties
- 65% - As assigned, perform volume cooking in a restaurant style atmosphere adhering to provided recipes and in keeping with safe knife handling and kitchen sanitation standards while working with speed and efficiency. - (Essential)
- 20% - Perform assignments applying knowledge and safe operations standards of kitchen tools and equipment, having the ability to read, understand and comply with instructions in English. - (Essential)
- 10% - Perform work effectively within a diverse community of students, employees, faculty, staff and others. Converse, respond to and provide ingredient information related to food allergies and dietary needs. - (Essential)
- 5% - Performs other duties as assigned. - (Essential)
- High school diploma or GED. A combination of culinary knowledge and significant volume cooking experience.
- ServeSafe Certification (or equivalent food safety certification). Familiarity with special diets and allergens.
- Read, write and speak English as well as be able to converse fluently.
- One year of experience in high volume cooking and catering operation.
- Demonstrated knowledgeable of kitchen sanitation and safety procedures, in addition to special diets, common food allergies, and skilled in methods of servicing customers with these special needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Google drives/folders/forms or any combination of productivity programs applicable to position responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough; skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
- Strong commitment to a quality work product.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically.
- Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies.
- Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion & diversity.
- Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities.
- Effective organizational, logistical, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner.
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
- Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines, levels, and with diverse groups.
- Culinary Degree from an accredited school/institution.
- Five years of experience in high volume cooking and catering operation.
Salary : $18 - $18