Residential Dining Cook I, Part Time

Description
The Associated Students of CSU, Chico is recruiting for Cook I, Part-time . This is a part-time, non-benefited position that will work no more than 29 hours per week, 960 hours per fiscal year. The pay rate is $21.23 to $21.40/hr. There are multiple vacancies between Residential Dining and Retail Dining. There are two positions open and the anticipated schedule for one is Wednesday through Sunday from 9 am. to 3 pm. The second position's anticipated schedule is Friday through Tuesday from 9 am. to 3 pm. Schedules are subject to change based on departmental 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, Recycling, 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 values and strategic priorities. We take a culturally-informed approach to all our processes related to employee relationships. We provide timely and intentional opportunities to increase our commitment to inclusivity within the Associated Students and actively support University-wide diversity initiatives. Successful candidates are those of variable abilities 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.
Per CSU and Associated Students policy, all staff accessing campus are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (proof required) or have an approved exemption. Anyone not vaccinated, even individuals with a valid exemption, are required to submit to a weekly COVID-19 test.
To be considered, you must submit an application in full and attach a resume .
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
**STUDENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION**
COOK I, Part-Time
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, to be responsible for the preparation of menu items; to oversee the serving line functions during food preparation; to perform a variety of assistance with the preparation of food; and to do related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and cooks menu items as directed.
• Assists lead cooks as needed with preparation.
• Prepares cooking area.
• Assists in monitoring customer traffic to minimize waiting and the amount of time food must be held on the serving line.
• Ensures proper cleanliness, sanitation, and safety is maintained during cooking.
• Properly stores leftover food items and supplies at the conclusion of the serving period.
• Properly cleans and sanitizes the food preparation areas.
• Assists with coordinating the work of student assistants assigned to food production.
• Assists with a variety of other food service functions as needed.
• Identifies and reports problems regarding equipment malfunction.
• Represents the AS Dining Services to the campus community, vendors, and customers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
Student Assistants
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a restaurant and kitchen environment; exposure to heat and moisture; continuous contact with staff, campus community, and public.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Stand for extended periods; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; verbal communication; reaching; lifting up to 50 lbs.; use of kitchen equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Principles and methods of preparing and cooking menu items.
• Operation, maintenance, and use of a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Food service sanitation and safety.
• Estimate proper quantities for economical food service.
• Provide direction and work coordination for student assistants.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community, general public, co-workers, and those contacted during the course of work.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• One (1) year full-time or part-time equivalent responsible work experience in quantity food preparation, cooking and service OR four (4) semesters as a student worker at Marketplace Café, Sutter Hall or Catering departments of the Associated Students.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates with Culinary training will be given preference.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of or ability to obtain before hire:

• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent preferred, or ability to obtain one within one year of hire required.
• Post-Offer, pre-employment physical required.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Associated Students will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals any disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. 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.