Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $25.71
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Tuition Assistance
Job Description
The University of California, Berkeley, a globally recognized academic institution, stands as a beacon of innovation, excellence, and social justice since its founding in 1868. With a diverse student body and a commitment to equity, Berkeley fosters an inclusive environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. The university is renowned for creating intellectual, economic, and social value worldwide and is deeply committed to nurturing a community that values openness, freedom, and belonging. Emphasizing education as a matter of social justice, UC Berkeley actively supports its employees by providing professional development opportunities and fostering supportive colleague communities through employee resource... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic calculations
- Experience in food preparation and general maintenance in a kitchen
- Ability to work independently and prepare multiple menu items for a meal
- Ability to successfully perform demonstration cooking and prepare quality baked products
- Ability to direct other staff
- Ability to follow recipes
- Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and sanitation
- Proven organizational skills
- Ability to complete service records accurately at the conclusion of a meal
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Works in a safe and responsible manner complying with policies and regulations
- Experience in large volume production preferred
- ServSafe or Food Service Handler Certification preferred
Job Qualifications
- Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic calculations
- Experience in food preparation and general kitchen maintenance
- Ability to work independently and prepare multiple menu items
- Ability to perform demonstration cooking and prepare quality baked products
- Ability to direct other staff
- Ability to follow recipes
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
- Proven organizational skills
- Ability to complete service records accurately
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Experience in large volume production preferred
- ServSafe or Food Service Handler Certification preferred
Job Duties
- Prepare assigned menu items following department recipes and production sheets for breakfast, lunch, brunch and/or dinner, including entrees, side dishes, accompaniments, soups, breads, desserts
- Follow rules and policies for organic certification
- Merchandise food including garnishing for serving line presentation
- Participate in ongoing customer service programs including demonstration cooking and interaction with customers
- Prepare food from scratch independently for multiple cycle menus
- Make recommendations to Manager, Sous Chef or Senior Cook on problem recipes
- Complete service records at end of meal period
- Track and record food waste and donations
- Assist in other areas of the operation as needed
- Identify potential consumer health hazards
- Establish critical limits for hazards and safety measures
- Monitor safety measures
- Maintain accurate recordkeeping
- Verify safety procedures adherence
- Decide re-use values for food following HACCP guidelines
- Distribute prepared food at correct temperatures
- Batch cook food items appropriately
- Check quality control frequently
- Store products to maximize quality
- Store leftover food properly
- Prepare and date food samples
- Establish and maintain positive customer relations
- Respond to customer needs and report as necessary
- Prevent cross-contamination
- Be aware of allergens and prevent allergen transfer
- Follow recipes precisely
- Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment
- Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment
- Plan production schedule with management
- Direct kitchen staff during meal service
- Train and mentor production staff and student workers
- Provide oversight and professional development
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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