Student Assistant- Cook Dining Services #604414773

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Student Assistant is responsible for assisting with various tasks. This position is designed to provide opportunities to hone customer service skills, team development, and foster professional growth.

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety): 

Food Preparation

• Prepare fruits, vegetables, meats, doughs, marinades and seasonings for the chefs and line cooks in advance of daily peak dining hours
• Consult both standard stocking requirements as well as pick lists prepared by executive chef to pull items from cold storage to thaw before preparation
• Thoroughly sanitize all kitchen surfaces as well as tools and utensils, and wash and clean all food prior to preparation
• Document all items pulled from storage into the preparation area, detailing any foods and/or liquids (i.e., oils and marinades) that end up going to waste
• Follow the instruction of the executive chef as to the use of leftover food items prepared in excess of daily requirements
• Coordinate with wait staff to determine diner volumes in order to anticipate if and when more prep work needs to be done to accommodate increased demands
• Assist chefs with the preparation of dishes (including retrieving and preparing items for special orders) as needed
• Adhere to the cleaning and equipment breakdown schedules assigned by the executive chef at the end of every shift
• Working in a team environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Dishwashing

• Cleaning and sanitizing all soiled dishes including but not limited to pots, pans, utensils, small wares, buckets, containers, and other equipment.
• Responsible for the use and daily maintenance of commercial dishwashers and 3 pot sinks.
• Maintaining dish room clean and organized
• Subject to safety training including chemical handling
• Working in a team environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Dining Room Attendant

• Deliver exceptional customer service by greeting all customers and answering questions
• Carries dirty dishes from dining room to dish room
• Wipes tabletops and chairs with a damp sanitized towel
• Performs regular sanitation of all dining room equipment to include dispensers and drink machines
• Maintains clean and organized all designated stations
• Restocks all designated stations
• Ensures all drink machines are filled
• Maintain the cleanliness of the restrooms
• Monitor students and other customers entering and exiting the facility
• Sweep and mop as needed
• Working in a team environment to expedite customer orders
• Performs other duties as assigned

Cashier/Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service by greeting all customers and assisting with questions
• Processing transactions using registers
• Communicating with guests
• Assisting dish room and dining room attendants as needed.
• Follows cash register reporting procedures and cash handling policies
• Maintains front cashier area clean and organized
• Working in a team environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent general education degree (GED); minimum of 6 months quick service restaurant experience is preferred, but not mandatory.

• Enrolled as a Cal Poly Pomona Student
• Excellent communication skills
• Obtain ServeSafe Certification within 30 days of hire date for individuals handling food items
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance as well as adhere to schedule
• Work schedule is subject to change due to campus holidays and holiday break closures

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Conduct yourself in an honest, conscientious, and courteous manner at all times, showing respect for persons of all backgrounds, races, genders, interests, and abilities.
• Develop individual respect for one another, respect for personal and the University as a whole.
• Demonstrate an investment in student leadership.

ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises strongly recommends faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu.

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.

BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY:   
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is committed to protecting the health, well-being, and safety of its campus community and assets. In furtherance of these goals, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). 
 
The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  
 
In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises will give an individualized assessment to any information regarding the criminal conviction history that the applicant submits for consideration such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for.