The Eatery at Yavapai College is dedicated to serving delicious meals that focus on local and seasonal ingredients, promote nutrition for academic and athletic performance, and prioritize sustainability in our food practices. We believe in providing students and staff with wholesome and nourishing meals that support their overall well-being.
Were looking for a reliable kitchen staff member to support all aspects of kitchen operations, including dishwashing, food prep, basic cooking, and restocking supplies. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone whos a team player with excellent communication and multi-tasking skills to play a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, pots, pans, and kitchen tools
Keep the dish area and Mop Sink Room clean, organized, and free of clutter
Assist with basic kitchen cleaning tasks as needed
Follow all safety and sanitation procedures
Take out trash and cardboard
Sweep and Mop Dish Pit, Back Kitchen, Dry Storage and Walk-Ins
Filling Soda Machines with Ice
Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Executive Chef or Sous Chef
Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
Washing, chopping, prepping, and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats
Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
Clean up the station and kitchen daily
Stock inventory appropriately
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
This position may involve working with the facilities department during summer months. See below for qualifications and additional duties
Grounds Duties:
Curb painting
Grounds clean up and trash removal
Trail maintenance
Other grounds duties
Custodial Duties:
Window washing
Carpet cleaning/shampooing
Event set up
Room turning at the Halls
General cleaning tasks
Minimum Expectations & RequirementsAbility to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues
Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
High school Diploma or GED or Currently Enrolled
Current Arizona Food Handlers Card
Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
Familiar with industry's best practices
Ability to follow work direction and work as a part of a team
Ability to adapt to workplace and workload changes
Accuracy and attention to detail with regards to work orders and time keeping
Help with event setups when needed
Properly vacuum carpet and dust mop and wet mop hard floors
Ability to keep bathrooms clean and sanitized and stocked
Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties
Aptitude to learn new tasks quickly
Ability to communicate effectively with peers and managers in person, by phone and email
Ability to work in an environment which promotes teamwork and strong work ethics
Availability to work after hours and weekends to cover shows at the Performing Arts Center, special events and projects
Availability to work day, night, and weekend shifts
Ability to perform safe operation of vehicles, equipment, and tools
Accuracy and attention to detail regarding work orders and timekeeping
Essential FunctionsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Valid AZ Drivers License. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use fingers and hands to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move over 50 pounds.