Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $26.93
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Associated Students UCLA (ASUCLA) is a renowned and long-standing student-centered organization dedicated to serving the entire UCLA community with innovative and high-quality services, programs, products, and facilities. Established in 1919 when the UCLA campus first opened, ASUCLA began as the foundation for student government, student publications, and essential student services such as the bookstore and cafeteria. Over the years, ASUCLA has evolved into a comprehensive organization comprising four distinct but interconnected entities: the Undergraduate Students Association, the Graduate Students Association, Student Media, and Services & Enterprises. Collectively, they constitute the largest student association in the United States, demonstrating their expansive... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of food production experience in a high-volume environment
- strong culinary knowledge and skills
- ability to follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
- experience in product development and food presentation
- ability to read and write English
- strong math skills for recipe adherence
- capability to operate commercial kitchen equipment
- ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
Job Qualifications
- 5+ years food production experience in a high-volume environment, including product development, food presentation, receiving and storage of products
- culinary knowledge of food preparation, recipes, menus and production methods, including a good understanding of culinary terminology
- previous experience producing and presenting food in a high-volume food service environment
- ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties
- skill in adding and subtracting whole numbers, decimals and fractions sufficient to properly adhere to recipe, production and customer flow parameters
- ability to measure dry and liquid food stuffs in units of measurement such as cup, pint, quart, pound, and oz to properly adhere to recipe and production requirements
- ability to accurately complete and maintain paperwork, including temperature logs and production records
- skill in interacting effectively with team members and managers in a high-volume setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, problem solving techniques
- ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload
- skill in operating equipment such as mixers, food processors, slicers, blenders, gas range, flat top grill, char broiler, hot wells, deep fat fryers, sauté pans, steamers, and kettles
- knowledge of the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage and service within a food establishment
- time management and organization skills to review daily production needs and plan daily work schedule
Job Duties
- Assist with all catering/commissary kitchen food production
- prepare menu items and recipes according to production, culinary and quality standards
- accurately and appropriately utilize all production equipment
- adhere to all food handling and sanitation guidelines
- interact with team members in a high-volume college environment
- assist with menu and new product development
- train and monitor staff in all activities
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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