Food Services Worker - Baja Fresh

Job Number

260046

Food Services Worker - Baja Fresh

Full-time. Work schedule varies, most often Monday-Friday, and will include home football game days.

Onsite

Targeted salary: $13.00 per hour, based on experience.

Yes.

None.

This position serves as a team member responsible for preparation, production and/or serving of food items, and other related tasks in the successful operation of Baja Fresh.

• Prepares, seasons, cooks, fires and bakes food according to standard recipes following portion control standards.
• Modifies recipes and/or production amounts.
• Ensures optimal quality of food throughout preparation and service.
• Prepares food items for individual serving following portion control standards.
• Determines food quantities, prepares estimates of time, labor and materials for assigned tasks.
• Oversees maintenance of inventory, food consumption and other food service records.
• Operates a variety of manual and/or automatic kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, mixers, slicers, etc.
• Handles operational readiness and safety of equipment and supplies.
• Adheres to university and Health Department quality standards.
• Advises supervisor concerning quantity and quality of food and supplies.
• Will be required to work home football game day Saturdays.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Normally, employees on a 5‑hour shift receive a free meal. Uniforms are provided at no cost but must be maintained by the employee.

Required

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Skills:

• Uses tools, such as knives, slicers, potato peelers, etc. and/or small kitchen equipment in a manner requiring reasonable proficiency, generally derived from previous training or during the introductory period.
• Skilled in the safe, sanitary, and effective handling of food, cooking utensils, food processing equipment, walk‑in refrigeration, elevators, cash registers, dishwashers, time clock, etc.
• Performs addition, subtraction, multiplication, simple accounting, and division effectively enough to count change, when necessary, take inventory, serve portions, enter time on a time sheet, etc.
• Reads and interprets routine written materials, menus, instructions and e‑mails.
• Communicates effectively, in English, orally and/or in writing.
• Understands and demonstrates Housing and Food Services core values at all times.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and portion control.
• Understands and applies time and attendance guidelines with ability to use systems to clock in/out.
• Able to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines as necessary.
• Communicate orally and in writing as required to exchange information; read and understand basic written materials.
• Adaptable and agreeable – will be asked to work at other campus restaurants as determined by business needs.
• Will be expected to work home football game Saturdays.
• Basic math and computer skill.

• Perseverance, both physically and mentally, for fast‑paced and demanding responsibilities required.
• Exposure to disagreeable conditions such as handling greasy, dirty materials, walking on slippery floors, walking or riding between buildings on campus, going in and out of walk‑in refrigeration units, etc.
• Frequent and repetitive arm and wrist movement.
• Exposure to chemicals and noxious odors.
• Ability to lift objects up to 58 lbs, and push/pull up to 100 lbs, depending on job assignment.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and adapt to a large kitchen environment with varying temperatures (–8 to 80°F).
• Climbs stairs as necessary, and depending on job assignment, occasionally.
• As essential personnel you may be required to work during University closings. Nights and weekends may apply for any operations especially those operating 24/7.

• Safe Food Handling and Sanitation Certification may be required upon employment.
• Hepatitis A Vaccine required, or annual testing, if hired for position.

• Serv Safe Certification
• 12 months of restaurant kitchen/cooking supervisory experience.

• Supervises a small staff.

• Position receives general supervision…