Prep Cook Student Worker - Canon 49 (FWS/NFWS)

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

• 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.

Experience/ Education

• 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.

Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:

• Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program.

• Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.

• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.

You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.

Pay Rate: Minimum Wage
Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2027