Prep Cook - GCU Golf Course

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. What you will do: Wash dishes, utensils, glassware, and equipment by hand or through appropriate use of dishwashing machinery. Check all dishes and utensils are clean and dry and storing in designated places. Clean and drain the dishwasher machine, and confirm arms are clean. Inform supervisory personnel if dishwashing machine is not operating properly. Learn the use of and proper use of cleaning chemicals and soaps. Maintain cleanliness of the restaurant and kitchen areas. Sweep and mop the floors. Power wash or hose out garbage cans. Maintain the cleanliness of the employee locker area, janitors closet and staff restrooms. Maintain the cleanliness of the outside area of food service operations. Help collect and dispose of garbage. Assist in the transferring of supplies and equipment between storage and work areas. Load and unload supplies and / or other equipment as directed by supervisor. Comply with occupational, health, and safety standards. Follow appropriate procedure of food prep and cooking, size of portions and garnishing of food according to the food service standards set by the restaurant management. Mix sauces in the prescribed manner as dictated by Kitchen Manager or Chef. Set up workstation based on proper pars as established by Kitchen Manager or Chef and by following station set up sheets. Test cooked foods through senses of tasting and smelling. Ensure foods are stored and check refrigeration/storage visual temperature gauges for proper holding temperatures. Complete daily opening and closing kitchen/food protocols ensuring all food handling/safety guidelines are followed. Equipment Used and Responsibility Ability to take directions. Ability to be calm and work under pressure in high volume, peak times/ Ability to learn the structure and function of hotel departments. Ability to learn and follow all safety, emergency, and accident prevention procedures. Ability to follow all OSHA and food handling procedures. Able to use fire extinguishers and any other emergency equipment needed to ensure personal and guest safety. Supervisory Responsibilities None. What you will need: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum one year experience in working as part of kitchen food preparation team. Must be able to have flexible schedule which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed; rotating schedule will apply. Must be able to obtain Maricopa Food Handler’s Card at own expense prior to beginning employment. Must have work authorization documents for United States. Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently. Must successfully pass a background check. Physical Requirements: Sitting: 1-2 hours a day Standing: 6-7 hours a day Walking: 6-7 hours a day Lifting: Frequently Carrying: Frequently Pushing: Occasionally Bending: Occasionally Squatting: Occasionally Kneeling: Occasionally Climbing: Rarely Reaching: Occasionally Grasping: Frequently Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously Driving: Rarely Work Environment: Office building on site. Work performed is primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust. GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum one year experience in working as part of kitchen food preparation team.
Must be able to have flexible schedule which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed; rotating schedule will apply.
Must be able to obtain Maricopa Food Handler’s Card at own expense prior to beginning employment.
Must have work authorization documents for United States.
Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Ability to take directions.
Ability to be calm and work under pressure in high volume, peak times/
Ability to learn the structure and function of hotel departments.
Ability to learn and follow all safety, emergency, and accident prevention procedures.
Ability to follow all OSHA and food handling procedures.
Able to use fire extinguishers and any other emergency equipment needed to ensure personal and guest safety.

Responsibilities

Wash dishes, utensils, glassware, and equipment by hand or through appropriate use of dishwashing machinery.
Check all dishes and utensils are clean and dry and storing in designated places.
Clean and drain the dishwasher machine, and confirm arms are clean.
Inform supervisory personnel if dishwashing machine is not operating properly.
Learn the use of and proper use of cleaning chemicals and soaps.
Maintain cleanliness of the restaurant and kitchen areas.
Sweep and mop the floors.
Power wash or hose out garbage cans.
Maintain the cleanliness of the employee locker area, janitors closet and staff restrooms.
Maintain the cleanliness of the outside area of food service operations.
Help collect and dispose of garbage.
Assist in the transferring of supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
Load and unload supplies and / or other equipment as directed by supervisor.
Comply with occupational, health, and safety standards.
Follow appropriate procedure of food prep and cooking, size of portions and garnishing of food according to the food service standards set by the restaurant management.
Mix sauces in the prescribed manner as dictated by Kitchen Manager or Chef.
Set up workstation based on proper pars as established by Kitchen Manager or Chef and by following station set up sheets.
Test cooked foods through senses of tasting and smelling.
Ensure foods are stored and check refrigeration/storage visual temperature gauges for proper holding temperatures.
Complete daily opening and closing kitchen/food protocols ensuring all food handling/safety guidelines are followed.