Cook Ii Lead

Job Title

Cook II Lead

Classification

Cook II Lead

AutoReqId

535859

Department

Desert Studies

Sub-Division

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Salary Range

Classification Range $22.82 - $39.63 per hour

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $22.82 - $27.03 per hour)

Appointment Type

Temporary

Time Base

Intermittent

Work Schedule

Schedule will vary according to department needs. This is a temporary, hourly, intermittent, on-call position to end on or before June 30, 2024 with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 39,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California's revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty and administrators through orientations, training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share in the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position: 

The California Desert Studies Consortium was established in 1974 as an academic collaboration among seven California State University campuses. The mission of the Consortium is to encourage the understanding of, and appreciation for, the California deserts by developing student academic skills and public awareness through a desert studies program which includes instruction, research, and special programs. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join team as the Cook II Lead. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under general direction, the Cook II Lead plans, organizes, and oversees the preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food; oversees the maintenance of culinary equipment, supplies, and work areas. Monitors and orders supplies. The Cook II Lead performs more responsible and complex tasks required in preparing, cooking, and serving a variety of food and beverage items. Cleans and maintains culinary utensils, equipment and work area. Assigns work to kitchen users, providing instruction and training to other employees and kitchen users, and solving work problems. Inspects personnel and working areas to assure maintenance of hygienic, safety, and sanitation standards. Keeps records and orders, receives, inspects, stores, and completed inventory of supplies. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Equivalent to one year of experience performing the duties of Cook I - Lead or equivalent to two years of experience in a lead capacity over cooks and/or food service workers with the responsibility for planning and scheduling the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals for at least 250 persons a meal. Working knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety measures; food handling sanitation; principles, procedures, and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food in large quantity; methods and procedures used in the operations, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment and work areas; food values; nutritional and economical substitutions within food groups. Ability to plan menus; lead and instruct others in appropriate methods of food handling and clean up techniques; communicate effectively; solve work problems; adjust priorities; make necessary changes in duties and methods; and make sound decisions.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals 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 continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety measures; food handling sanitation; principles, procedures, and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food in large quantity; methods and procedures used in the operations, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment and work areas; food values; nutritional and economical substitutions within food groups.

Ability to plan menus; lead and instruct others in appropriate methods of food handling and clean up techniques; communicate effectively; solve work problems; adjust priorities; make necessary changes in duties and methods; and make sound decisions.

Experience: Equivalent to one year of experience performing the duties of Cook I - Lead or equivalent to two years of experience in a lead capacity over cooks and/or food service workers with the responsibility for planning and scheduling the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals for at least 250 persons a meal.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Desert Studies is a remote field station near Zzyzx CA.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
 
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant or a Student Assistant position.
 
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 
 
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees