Seasonal Part Time Culinary Associate

2 days ago


San Diego, California, United States Aztec Shops, Ltd. Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Culinary Production Team Member to join our team at Aztec Shops, Ltd. This is a seasonal part-time position that requires a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and cook food products as assigned by production records or submitted orders, following established recipes and standards.
  • Ensure product quality by following food handling procedures and sanitation guidelines in accordance with company policy.
  • Operate, maintain, and clean grill, kitchen, and production equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Assist with inventory process accuracy, the recording of spoilage and product transfers, reporting any discrepancies to unit manager or supervisor.
  • Take responsibility for the cleanliness and orderly appearance of the unit or event, including restocking necessary products or supplies and emptying trash receptacles.
  • Communicate order needs with the purchasing department.
  • Work with FOH and Food Preps on daily production.
  • Culinary staff training, including food preps.
  • Prepare all food in a timely manner and in a tasty, eye-appealing manner with correct seasoning.
  • Use basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes.
  • Understanding of or willingness to learn classic culinary techniques.
  • Set up, break down, work, and clean the various stations in the kitchen (pantry, broiler, sauté, pasta, and expedite).
  • Record pre- and post-production quantities for production reports.
  • Break down the received order and store the product properly.
  • May assist in the cleaning of equipment, tools, or pans.
  • Must comply with and ensure continued, consistent compliance with all company policies, and federal, state, and local laws/regulations, including but not limited to: employment, safety, and health.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • High School diploma or General Education Degree required; plus at least one year of experience in a full production kitchen; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Food Handler certificate from County of San Diego preferred.
Language Skills

Must be able to read, write, and understand English. Requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, and objectives.

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills with the ability to count in ascending and descending order, add, subtract, multiply, divide. Able to comprehend conversion charts. Able to multiply recipes based on production needs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out general written or oral instruction. Ability to identify and report any deficiencies on invoices or product transfers to supervisor and to identify unusable product, discard, and report to Production Chef. Ability to identify and utilize leftover products to maximize product value.

Manual Dexterity

Must be able to utilize a computer. Requires the ability to use a variety of office machines and equipment.

Physical Communication

Must have the ability to talk/expressing and/or exchanging ideas and hear/perceiving sounds.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or walk for prolonged hours. Must have the ability to operate food service equipment, including but not limited to; slicers, mixers, knives, ovens, and steamers and office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and fax machines. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions and Hazards

While performing the duties of this job the employee is always exposed to food fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, cooking equipment, and is exposed to humid and hot conditions and cleaning chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is loud and can be fast-paced. Employees will frequently move between the kitchen and the outside stadium areas, working in inclement weather.

Background Check Information

A background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended by the company and accepted by the applicant and must be satisfactorily completed prior to any applicant beginning work in a full-time, part-time non-student, or sensitive student capacity with Aztec Shops Ltd.



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