Cook II – Floater
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Job Type: Full time
Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement
In addition to its
commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is
committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal
laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental
disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also
prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.
Location:
Claremont, CA
Job Posting
Title:
Cook II – Floater
Job Details and Requirement:
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Cook II – Floater
prepares fresh ingredients with Chef’s direction including slicing, marinating, boning, and other basic preparation techniques. The Cook II
must adhere to health codes required for working with food, maintaining food quality standards, and a clean and organized environment. From
scratch principles and food safety techniques are key elements of this position. Flexibility to provide aid in a variety of areas of the
kitchen is a key aspect of this position.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reporting to the General Manager of Bon Appetit, the Cook II – Floater performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:
- Review daily menu assignments with the Chef and prepare ingredients per direction. Assignments will change daily based on business
needs. - Ensure preparation is completed. Communicate with Chef on recipes and portions.
- Batch cook during the course of the
meal based upon demand. Ensure food is presented and garnished appropriately. - Ensure ingredients are covered, labeled, and properly
stored. Verify that all entrees are prepared to the proper temperatures. - Assist with catering preparation as needed.
- Cross
train on cold and hot food stations. - Diligently maintain a clean and sanitary workspace during the course of the meal and while
preparing food. Sanitize workstation upon the conclusion of the shift. - Setup and maintain station during meal service. Breakdown and
clean station at conclusion of meal service. - Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of work stations, including hoods, stoves and
ovens. - Follow proper food preparation and sanitation directives as established by Health Department. Comply with internal policies
and procedures as they apply to food, sanitation, and safety within the Dining Hall. This includes but is not limited to keeping work area
clean, properly/safely using equipment, keeping floor free of food/liquid that may be potential safety hazard, and adhering to the agreed
work schedule. - Other duties may be assigned as appropriate. This includes daily, weekly, or monthly cleaning and cross training as
time permits.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may
preclude the employee from retaining employment.
The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential
functions:
- Take and follow directions.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Receive and respond appropriately to
constructive criticism. - Display a positive attitude.
- Balance multiple tasks and priorities.
- Perform other essential
duties and tasks specific to the position.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:
EDUCATION: Any
combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to high school diploma or GED that provides the required knowledge, skills,
and ability.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years’ experience in high-volume line cooking or production cooking in a full-service
dining establishment or food service establishment with emphasis on a specialty cuisine menu production preferred.
CERTIFICATION: A California Food Handlers Card is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand, walk,
bend, climb, push, pull, stop, twist, stretch, squat, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level without assistance, and must
be able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a post-offer functional physical agility
test.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to
successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be
performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.
- Knowledge
of food sanitation policies and procedures is required. - Must have experience working in a fast paced commercial kitchen using
commercial kitchen utility equipment. - Possess advanced knowledge of basic food products (meat, poultry, fish, produce, dry goods,
etc.), as well as cuisine specific food products for specialty food production. Possess working knowledge of standard and specialty food
equipment such as: woks, rotisseries, smokers, and teppanyaki grills etc.; possesses advanced knife skills and ability to sufficiently
perform all basic cooking methods; ability to multi-task within those basic cooking methods to ensure no interruption in servicing of the
guests. - Must be able to prepare food from scratch.
- Must be able to perform simple arithmetic functions relating to food and
beverage preparation. - Be flexible to work in different areas of the job.
- Take initiative in performance of work tasks and be
willing to assist others as needed. - Must be respectful and courteous to coworkers, customers, visitors, managers and others. Clear
and professional communication is required. - Must be able to establish cooperative working relationships and work well with minimal
supervision. - Use organizational and time management skills.
- Complete work with a sense of urgency, accuracy, and attention
to detail. - Deploy professional skills, in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the College’s strategic interests and
provide the best quality on campus food services. - Must be able to satisfactorily understand and follow job related instructions in
English, both orally and written.
OTHER:
REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this position
line up with a 9 month academic calendar. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule. The regular hours are 40 hours per week, 5 days per
week, and will include a variable schedule based on business needs. Overtime, holiday, weekend, and evening work hours will be required.
Regular hours will vary due to needs of the College or department.
CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular, full-time,
9-month, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position.
Supervisor – AB1825: No
Mandatory Reporter – CA Penal Code: No
Responsible Employee – Title IX: No
Campus Security Authority – The Clery Act: No
IPEDS Category Job Code: 35-0000 Food
Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE: $23.00 – $26.00 per hour.
Claremont McKenna College
offers employee benefits that include health, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; paid vacation,
sick, and holiday time; retirement benefits; basic and voluntary life insurance; dependent tuition remission; ride share incentives; and
more.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
REPORTS TO: General Manager of Bon Appetit
GROOMING AND
APPEARANCE: Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work. A uniform is
required and will be provided.
BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer
background check. This position will also require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent
on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job
description.
ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed
that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the
health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for
qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to
indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time; accordingly the College reviews job descriptions on a periodic basis
and may make changes of business necessity.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning
that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination,
demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the
College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually
beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or
without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.
Claremont McKenna
College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical
condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic
characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be
directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490. All applicants must
complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.
Employment is contingent upon new employee providing
documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant’s
acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College’s automobile
liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested
employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact
departments directly.
Disability Accommodations
In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to
qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an
otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job
functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an
individual’s disability.
An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the
Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an
accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please
contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or hr@cmc.edu for
assistance.
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