Cook Assistant

Department Summary

UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge is a unique Southern California meeting and retreat venue. Located high in the pine-studded San Bernardino Mountains on the tranquil shores of Lake Arrowhead, our 50-acre lodge provides meeting space and accommodations for groups from September through mid-June. During the summer, Bruins Woods Family Camp program runs for ten consecutive weeks, with up to 80 families attending each week.

Position Summary

The Assistant Cook is primarily responsible for preparing and producing menu items for dining, banquets, and conference guests, including approximately 4,000 guests during BruinWoods season. Interacts with team members and guests in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years Food preparation and general maintenance of a kitchen (Required) Or Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties (Required)
• Ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner (Required)
• Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team (Required)
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic calculations necessary to understand recipes, measurements, and portion sizes (Required)
• Knowledge of the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage, and service within a food establishment (Required)
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods (Required)
• Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures for both personal and public safety (Required)
• Ability to produce and present food in a high-volume restaurant environment and work effectively under conditions of a fluctuating workload and schedule (Required)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills skills to review daily orders and plan daily work schedules (Required)
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance (Required)
• Ability to operate semi-independently and exercise good judgment to ensure customer satisfaction (Required)
• Strong culinary techniques and practices and understanding of culinary terminology (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Available to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs (Required)

Schedule: Variable

Union/Policy Covered: SX-Service

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