ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO
Cook II, Part-Time - Marketplace
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO, Chico
Description
The Associated Students of CSU, Chico is recruiting for Cook II, Part-time in the Marketplace Cafe. This is a part-time, non-benefited position that will work no more than 29 hours per week, 960 hours per fiscal year. The base pay range is $21.40 to $21.65/hour; placement in range is dependent upon experience with new hires typically starting at the base of the range. The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday 1:00pm to 6:00pm and Friday to be determine. This position will occasionally work nights and weekends. The schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.
The Associated Students (AS) is a comprehensive campus auxiliary corporation of CSU,Chico serving thousands of students, faculty, staff and community members through myriad student programs, services and business enterprises. With an annual budget of more than $21M, the AS operates residential and retail dining services, the Bell Memorial Union, the Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC), and administers the contract for the Wildcat Store (bookstore). Additionally, the AS offers a wide variety of services and programs such as: CAVE (Community Action Volunteers in Education), Child Development Lab, Adventure Outings, Sustainability and student government. Typically, the AS employs more than 100 full and part-time employees and more than 750 students.
In support of campus-wide efforts, the AS is committed to recruiting and hiring candidates who demonstrate and embrace our corporate value and strategic priority of diversity. We take a culturally-informed and identity-affirming approach to all our processes related to employee relationships. We provide timely and intentional opportunities to increase the cultural consciousness and commitment to inclusivity within the Associated Students and actively support University-wide diversity initiatives. Successful candidates are those of diverse abilities and identities who will work to advance policies and practices that will strengthen our organizational culture.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with Associated Students. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students employees who apply for the position.
To be considered, you must submit an application in full and attach a resume . This position is open until filled; applications reviewed upon receipt.
**STUDENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION**
COOK II, Part-Time
MARKETPLACE
SUMMARY
This is a working level position with general responsibility for the preparation and cooking of food at Retail Operations/Marketplace. The Cook II level is distinguished from the lower level class of Cook I in that the Cook II level prepares a wider variety of menu items and has a broader scope of other job responsibilities for coordinating kitchen production and assisting with menu planning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical Work Environment:
Work is performed in a restaurant and kitchen environment; exposure to heat and moisture; continuous contact with staff, campus community, and public.
Physical Requirements:
Stand for extended periods; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; verbal communication; reaching; lifting up to 50 lbs.; use of kitchen equipment.
Travel Requirements:
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The Associated Students of CSU, Chico is recruiting for Cook II, Part-time in the Marketplace Cafe. This is a part-time, non-benefited position that will work no more than 29 hours per week, 960 hours per fiscal year. The base pay range is $21.40 to $21.65/hour; placement in range is dependent upon experience with new hires typically starting at the base of the range. The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday 1:00pm to 6:00pm and Friday to be determine. This position will occasionally work nights and weekends. The schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.
The Associated Students (AS) is a comprehensive campus auxiliary corporation of CSU,Chico serving thousands of students, faculty, staff and community members through myriad student programs, services and business enterprises. With an annual budget of more than $21M, the AS operates residential and retail dining services, the Bell Memorial Union, the Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC), and administers the contract for the Wildcat Store (bookstore). Additionally, the AS offers a wide variety of services and programs such as: CAVE (Community Action Volunteers in Education), Child Development Lab, Adventure Outings, Sustainability and student government. Typically, the AS employs more than 100 full and part-time employees and more than 750 students.
In support of campus-wide efforts, the AS is committed to recruiting and hiring candidates who demonstrate and embrace our corporate value and strategic priority of diversity. We take a culturally-informed and identity-affirming approach to all our processes related to employee relationships. We provide timely and intentional opportunities to increase the cultural consciousness and commitment to inclusivity within the Associated Students and actively support University-wide diversity initiatives. Successful candidates are those of diverse abilities and identities who will work to advance policies and practices that will strengthen our organizational culture.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with Associated Students. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students employees who apply for the position.
To be considered, you must submit an application in full and attach a resume . This position is open until filled; applications reviewed upon receipt.
**STUDENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION**
COOK II, Part-Time
MARKETPLACE
SUMMARY
This is a working level position with general responsibility for the preparation and cooking of food at Retail Operations/Marketplace. The Cook II level is distinguished from the lower level class of Cook I in that the Cook II level prepares a wider variety of menu items and has a broader scope of other job responsibilities for coordinating kitchen production and assisting with menu planning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares and cooks a variety of food items, including meats, sauces, gravies, soups and other items at Marketplace/Catering.
- Prepares cooking area, ensuring that proper variety and quantities of food are available for menu preparation.
- Provides work coordination for other food production staff.
- Monitors customer patterns as they relate to food production to minimize the time in which food is held on the production line.
- Arranges for prompt utilization of unused food.
- Monitors inventory levels of food and supplies, making recommendations for acquisition, storage, and use.
- Trains and oversees others in food preparation procedures.
- Develops recommendations for menu planning.
- Insures the use of proper sanitation and safety standards in food preparation.
- Performs a variety of food service and preparation assistance.
- Identifies and reports problems regarding equipment malfunction.
- Maintains good relations with customers.
- Other duties may be assigned.
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical Work Environment:
Work is performed in a restaurant and kitchen environment; exposure to heat and moisture; continuous contact with staff, campus community, and public.
Physical Requirements:
Stand for extended periods; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; verbal communication; reaching; lifting up to 50 lbs.; use of kitchen equipment.
Travel Requirements:
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
- Principles and methods of preparing and cooking a variety of food items.
- Operation, maintenance, and use of kitchen equipment.
- Principles of supervision and employee development.
- Food service sanitation and safety.
- Principles of work direction and coordination.
- Prepare and cook a variety of food items.
- Estimate proper quantities for economical food service.
- Provide work coordination and direction for student assistants.
- Train, supervise and evaluate student assistants.
- Operate a variety of kitchen equipment.
- Assist with menu planning and development.
- Maintain proper standards of sanitation and safety.
- Maintain records.
- Provide work coordination and training for food production personnel.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships and at all times demonstrating cooperative behavior with a diverse population of staff, students, co-workers, and those contacted during the course of work.
- Communicate effectively with a diverse population of staff, students, co-workers and others.
- Work well under pressure: meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible work experience in quantity food preparation, cooking, and service.
- One (1) year of experience as a Cook I, successfully demonstrating the ability to prepare and cook a variety of menu items while coordinating the work for other food production staff.
None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- ServSafe Certification or equivalent required.
- Post-Offer, pre-employment physical required.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check. A conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check yields any disqualifying information, or if it is determined that any information was withheld or falsified. A conviction does not automatically disqualify applicants from employment consideration.