PT Cook

Job DetailsJob Location: Fleet Science Center - San Diego, CA 92101Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $18.75 - $18.75 HourlyJob Summary The Fleet Science Center’s Café Cooks will support the daily needs of the Element 8 Café Operations team, by carrying out all back-of-house kitchen duties including food preparation, expediting orders, working and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment, dishwashing and inventory management. This role will also cross train with front-of-house café and concessions team members to ensure smooth operations of all food and beverage spaces. Reports to: Assistant Director of Business Operations.  Responsibilities and Duties Culinary Execution: Cuts, prepares, and cooks a variety of hot and cold foods including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, bowls, wraps, salads, and pizza with a focus on plating consistency and ticket timing. Equipment & Maintenance: Safely operates and maintains commercial kitchen equipment (ovens, grills, slicers) in accordance with Health Department cleanliness and safety standards. Inventory Management: Stocks hot/cold cases and displays, fridges and freezers; checks in-stock product dates to ensure freshness and strict adherence to FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation. Merchandising: Assists supervisors in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items to maximize sales potential. Documentation: Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required. Professionalism: Arrives at the workstation on time, appropriately groomed, and ready to work; attends all required training and meetings. Customer Service: Provides excellent service, addresses customer needs promptly and effectively; answers questions regarding ingredients or preparations courteously. Safety & Sanitation: Follows all established procedures, including health and sanitation guidelines and safe work practices; immediately reports safety hazards or equipment violations. Operational Support: Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; assists with periodic inventory checks and counts. Concessions Support: Cross-trains on concessions stand operations to ensure full coverage of Fleet food and beverage operations. Dish Support: Participate in washing dishes as needed or assigned. Qualifications Technical Skills: Proficient knife skills and the ability to use scales and measuring tools for recipe consistency. One year of experience in a commercial kitchen, deli, or food preparation environment preferred.  Candidates without prior experience but demonstrating a strong work ethic, passion for the culinary industry and basic knowledge of food safety will be considered. Compliance: Must possess (or be able to obtain on the first day) a valid Food Handler’s Permit or ServSafe certification as well as an RBS certificate. Communication: Strong attention to detail and a willingness to work as part of a high-functioning team. Adaptability: Ability to follow complex recipes and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency. Interpersonal: Ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors. Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Work is performed primarily standing/walking for entire shift. Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and lifting.