Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $25.00
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Care Insurance
UC retirement plans
Group Term Life Insurance
legal insurance
Pet insurance
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Meal allowance
Job Description
UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) stands out as a unique public university in California, blending the intimate educational experience of a liberal arts college with the comprehensive rigor of a major research institution. Renowned for its spirit of innovation and experimentation, UCSC offers a vibrant academic environment set within one of the most beautiful campuses in the world. The university’s commitment to diversity, creativity, and community engagement is reflected in its various programs and services that support student success and wellbeing.
Within this dynamic setting, the Colleges, Housing, and Educational Services (CHES) department operates as a multi-funded organization under th... Show More
Within this dynamic setting, the Colleges, Housing, and Educational Services (CHES) department operates as a multi-funded organization under th... Show More
Job Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in cooking techniques and recipes
- experience in large dining services programs or equivalent
- communication skills for directing staff and customer interaction
- knowledge of food safety temperature requirements and kitchen equipment operation
- ability to follow instructions and work independently and as part of a team
- ability to move equipment up to 50 pounds
- willingness to work variable schedule including evenings and weekends
- possession of or ability to obtain California Food Handler Card or ServSafe certification within 90 days
- successful completion of background check and employment misconduct disclosure process
- compliance with University of California vaccination policy
- ability to pass UCSC Dining Food Handler Card test if not already certified
Job Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in a variety of cooking techniques and recipes for food preparation in a large dining services program
- demonstrated knowledge of how to prepare sauces soups vegetables baked products and entrees
- demonstrated experience in increasingly complex levels of cooking in a large food service environment as well as general kitchen maintenance or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- communication skills and ability to direct other staff work and provide training to less experienced staff
- communication skills to interact with customers and take orders for display cooking or special events
- knowledge of appropriate temperature requirements for safe serving handling and storage of food
- knowledge of how to safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment in a production kitchen
- knowledge of safety techniques and procedures for food preparation storage and service
- knowledge of merchandising and presentation techniques of food service
- ability to taste and discern product quality read and understand recipes and menus accurately estimate ingredient requirements check production and keep records to plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment
- ability to prepare complex recipes appropriate to the job title and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- ability to follow oral and written instructions
- ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
- ability to work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse groups
- bilingual in Spanish English or willingness to learn preferred
Job Duties
- Prepares assigned menu items following recipes and production sheets for all meals
- follows the standard HACCP principles of food preparation safety and sanitation in food production
- merchandises food including garnishing for serving presentation
- participates in ongoing customer service programs including just in time cooking demonstration cooking and interaction with customers
- completes service records at end of meal period or shift
- prepares food from scratch including entrees starches vegetables gravies sauces soups breads desserts and other dishes
- makes recommendations to senior cook or managers on problem recipes and may update correct and modify recipes
- performs taste tests for quality and distributes prepared food at correct temperatures prior to service
- frequently checks service line to ensure quality control and HACCP standards
- stores products to maximize quality and food safety
- stores leftover food properly and makes recommendations for planned usage of leftovers
- prepares and dates food samples taken from service
- independently decides reuse value for foods following HACCP guidelines
- ensures cleanliness safety and sanitation of designated storage and work areas kitchen equipment and utensils
- cleans equipment work tables sinks and drains in kitchen areas
- assists with cleanliness of tables chairs and self-service areas as needed or directed
- sweeps mops and vacuums floors in dining and kitchen areas
- at closing cleans all equipment countertops tabletops empties trash recycling and compost cans pulls floor mats and places chairs on tables
- instructs and directs kitchen staff as needed
- works in a safe and responsible manner complying with policies regulations using personal safety gear observing warning signs learning about hazards and reporting unsafe conditions
- independently and safely uses assembles disassembles and trains others in kitchen equipment use
- identifies and reports equipment problems to management
- may instruct and direct work of other staff to specified meal requirements
- may train instruct and direct other staff
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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