Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.62 - $26.87
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Meal allowance
Professional Development
supportive work environment
Job Description
UC San Diego (University of California San Diego) is a renowned public research university located in San Diego, California. Known for its commitment to excellence in education, research, and community service, UC San Diego employs a diverse workforce dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. The university is deeply committed to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement across various disciplines and services. One of its dynamic campus departments is the Residential, Retail and Supply Chain Services (RRSS), which drives the delivery of various vital services to the university community. These services cover housing, dining, procurement, the campus bookstore, printing and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Experience in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
- Ability to follow recipes and food safety procedures
- Skill in operating kitchen equipment
- Strong communication and training abilities
- Ability to lift heavy weights
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Compliance with federal and state food handler laws
- Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
- Positive attendance and punctuality
- Successful completion of background check
Job Qualifications
- Three years of experience in food preparation and general maintenance in a kitchen or dining area or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to measure dry and liquid food items in units such as cup, pint, quart, pound, and ounce to adhere to recipe and production requirements
- Experience working with standardized recipes and production sheets
- Problem solving skills to manage staff shortages, product failures, or equipment failures
- Ability to conduct training programs for staff and student employees
- Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions with little supervision
- Ability to safely operate and maintain food service equipment including mixers, food processors, slicers, blenders, impingers, gas ranges, flat top grills, char broilers, hot wells, deep fat fryers, rotisseries, Rheon machines, woks, sauté pans, steamers, and kettles
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations
- Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, students, staff, faculty, and guests
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation, production methods, and equipment maintenance
- Ability to accurately complete and maintain paperwork including temperature logs and production records
- Must comply with all food handler procedures as required by federal, state, and department regulations
Job Duties
- Perform journeyman-level food preparation techniques in a campus kitchen
- Provide training to staff and student employees in entry-level cooking duties
- Prepare food at a short grill, grab-and-go items, and made-to-order stations
- Make salad dressings and sauces
- Clean and prepare produce
- Serve up to 1,500 meals per shift
- Ensure high standards of food quality, service, sanitation, and safety are maintained at all times
- Follow recipes and adhere to strict food safety and allergen procedures
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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