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Culinary Specialist, IRC – (Los Angeles, California, United States)

Please review the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Plan page for more details regarding your rights and obligations as a job candidate.From fine dining restaurants to residential dining, USC Hospitality serves thousands of students, athletes, faculty, and staff, as well as our many visitors. Hospitality is one of the six core business units that comprise USC Auxiliary Services and one of the largest employers on campus. We are renowned for our fresh take on self-operated food concepts with restaurants between both campuses. The team at USC Hospitality is led by innovative executive chefs and directors who strive every day to craft nourishing and wholesome alternatives for our hungry Trojan Family and our guests. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the Trojan campus count on USC Hospitality to provide a fresh, made-to-order, nourishing meal. Amidst all of the hustle and bustle of student life, our eateries are the ideal social gathering locations to grab a quick bite or enjoy a group meal. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our six unifying values in Integrity, Excellence, Well-Being, Open Communication, Accountability, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.We are seeking a Culinary Specialist to join our rapidly growing team.The Opportunity:Are you passionate about serving quality food and providing exceptional customer service? Are you eager to construct award-winning meals? Join us! The Culinary Specialist will have the opportunity to prepare food for our guests, utilizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients. You will ensure that our high standards of excellence are maintained throughout our kitchens, keeping our inventories and facilities clean, organized and up-to-date. As a member of our team, you will take pride in exceeding the expectations of all of our customers and keeping the Trojan spirit alive!The Accountabilities:Provide customer services to faculty, staff, students, and guests.Prepare food items according to the recipe or instructions provided by the Chef. Adhere to proper knife handling procedures.Assist the Chef by working in other areas of the kitchen as assigned.Maintain inventories.Maintain cleanliness of facilities.Maintain kitchen sanitation program. Comply with standard food handling and sanitation procedures.Adhere to department service standards and to all health, safety and University rules and regulations.Attend and participate in meetings as required.Report to station, ready to work at the time work assignment is scheduled to begin.Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.The Qualifiers:Minimum Education: High School degree not requiredMinimum Experience: 1 yearMinimum Field of Expertise:Must successfully complete the culinary skills test administered by the Executive Chef.Knowledge of all kitchen equipment, small or large scale.Knowledge of both restaurant and banquet style cooking.Demonstrated customer service experience.Experience working in a fast paced working environment.Ability to effectively communicate in English. In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.What We Prefer:Preferred Education: High School or equivalent. Specialized/technical training.Preferred Experience: 2 years.Preferred Field of Expertise: Culinary School diploma. Two years in a restaurant/hotel/high volume banquet and catering operation.The Trojan Family Rewards:We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information please visit http://benefits.usc.edu.This support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!As an equal opportunity employer, USC values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and synergy amongst all of its members.USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!FIGHT ON!The hourly rate for this position is $20.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.Minimum Education: Less than high school.

Minimum Experience: 1 year.

Minimum Field of Expertise: Must successfully complete the culinary skills test administered by the Executive Chef. Knowledge of all kitchen equipment, small or large scale. Knowledge of both restaurant and banquet style cooking. Demonstrated customer service experience. Experience working in a fast-paced working environment. Ability to effectively communicate in English.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.

Patient Care Assistant – Float Pool – Per Diem 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union) – (Los Angeles, California, United States)

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assignedEssential Duties:Patient Satisfaction: • Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. • Anticipates pts needs • Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls • Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors • Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions • Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. • Contributes input into the patient’s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient’s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction • Vitals • Daily weight • I & O • Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care • Maintains clear and organized patient rooms • Assist with meals/feeding • Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair • Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn • Appropriately prioritizes patient needsSafety: • Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment • Call light/telephone with reach • Floors clear of fall hazards • Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. • Commodes • Walkers • Shower chairs • IV poles • Beds • Tables/ChairsDocumentation • Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.Communication: • Makes presence known before entering a room or private area • Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors • Explains plan of care to the patient • Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations • Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. • Knows and follows line of communication within the department. • Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. • Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient’s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. • Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.Regulatory agency i.e.: • Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness • No food/drink in nurses station • No open containers in patient pantry • No outside food in patient refrigerator • No boxes etc. or floor • Staff refrigerator kept clean • Linens covered at all times • Keep fire door closed • Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantryMaintain patient confidentialityEnsures confidentiality of patient records and other written informationPerforms other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year Experience in a health care settingRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) The hourly rate range for this position is $18.20 – $30.97. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Patient Care Assistant – ICU Float Pool – Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union) – (Los Angeles, California, United States)

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assignedEssential Duties:Patient Satisfaction: • Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. • Anticipates pts needs • Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls • Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors • Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions • Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. • Contributes input into the patient’s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient’s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction • Vitals • Daily weight • I & O • Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care • Maintains clear and organized patient rooms • Assist with meals/feeding • Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair • Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn • Appropriately prioritizes patient needsSafety: • Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment • Call light/telephone with reach • Floors clear of fall hazards • Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. • Commodes • Walkers • Shower chairs • IV poles • Beds • Tables/ChairsDocumentation • Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.Communication: • Makes presence known before entering a room or private area • Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors • Explains plan of care to the patient • Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations • Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. • Knows and follows line of communication within the department. • Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. • Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient’s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. • Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.Regulatory agency i.e.: • Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness • No food/drink in nurses station • No open containers in patient pantry • No outside food in patient refrigerator • No boxes etc. or floor • Staff refrigerator kept clean • Linens covered at all times • Keep fire door closed • Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantryMaintain patient confidentialityEnsures confidentiality of patient records and other written informationPerforms other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year Experience in a health care settingRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $18.20 – $30.97. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Full-Time, Teaching-Track Faculty Position in Physics and Astronomy – (Los Angeles, California, United States)

The Department of Physics & Astronomy in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, has teaching-track faculty opening for a full-time instructor for the 2024-2025 academic year. Duties may include teaching up to five courses per academic year and/or laboratory sections. The courses and sections will be assigned based on the candidate’s expertise and program needs. Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrated teaching excellence in the subject area. Please submit a cover letter, CV, teaching evaluations, and the names of three individuals who may be contacted by USC for a letter of reference.  In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the “Apply” link at the top or bottom of this page.   The annual base salary range for this position is $76,000 – $80,100. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.

Patient Care Assistant – 4 Fl HEM/ONC/BMT – Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union) – (Los Angeles, California, United States)

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assignedEssential Duties:Patient Satisfaction: • Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. • Anticipates pts needs • Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls • Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors • Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions • Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. • Contributes input into the patient’s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient’s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction • Vitals • Daily weight • I & O • Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care • Maintains clear and organized patient rooms • Assist with meals/feeding • Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair • Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn • Appropriately prioritizes patient needsSafety: • Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment • Call light/telephone with reach • Floors clear of fall hazards • Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. • Commodes • Walkers • Shower chairs • IV poles • Beds • Tables/ChairsDocumentation • Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.Communication: • Makes presence known before entering a room or private area • Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors • Explains plan of care to the patient • Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations • Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. • Knows and follows line of communication within the department. • Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. • Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient’s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. • Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.Regulatory agency i.e.: • Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness • No food/drink in nurses station • No open containers in patient pantry • No outside food in patient refrigerator • No boxes etc. or floor • Staff refrigerator kept clean • Linens covered at all times • Keep fire door closed • Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantryMaintain patient confidentialityEnsures confidentiality of patient records and other written informationPerforms other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year Experience in a health care settingRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $18.20 – $30.97. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.