Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.05 - $27.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Job Description
UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services (H&HS) is a vital part of the University of California, Los Angeles, dedicated to delivering exemplary housing, dining, and hospitality services to student residents, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus. As a renowned institution committed to excellence, UCLA embraces a tradition of high-quality service and community engagement. With a workforce exceeding 2,600 dedicated team members, the department of Housing & Hospitality Services fosters a culture centered around its motto, 'Hospitality First,' which emphasizes the importance of warmth, graciousness, and professionalism in every interaction. H&HS offers more than just employment; it provides a thriving work environment... Show More
Job Requirements
- One to two 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 read, understand and speak English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties
- Skill in interacting effectively with guests and team members and managers in a high volume public contact setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, and problem solving techniques
- Time management and organization skills to review daily production needs and plan daily work schedule
- Ability to lead small teams, 1-5 people, in a collaborative manner, motivating team to complete tasks effectively and efficiently
- Ability to learn and apply the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage and service within a food establishment
- 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 operate equipment such as grills, pizza ovens, fryers, mixers, food processors, food cutters, meat slicers, blenders, hot wells, radio communication devices, hydraulic lifts, trash compactors, ware washing, garbage disposal, and refuse pulper equipment
- Skill in adding and subtracting whole numbers, decimals and fractions sufficient to properly adhere to production and customer flow parameters
- Knowledge of the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage and service within a food establishment
- Culinary knowledge of food inventory, recipes, menus and production methods, including a good understanding of culinary terminology
- Ability to accurately complete and maintain paperwork, including temperature logs and production records
- Ability to effectively work in different dining locations as assigned on a daily basis
- High school diploma preferred
- Background check must be satisfactorily completed
- Live Scan background check must be completed prior to start of employment
- Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older
- Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory physical examination
- A reading assessment will be conducted
Job Qualifications
- One to two years of experience in food preparation or kitchen maintenance
- Ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficiently
- Skill in interacting effectively with guests and team members
- Time management and organization skills
- Ability to lead small teams collaboratively
- Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures in food establishments
- Culinary knowledge of food inventory, recipes, and production methods
- Ability to accurately complete paperwork and production records
- Ability to operate a variety of kitchen equipment
- Basic math skills including addition and subtraction of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
Job Duties
- Prepare food items according to recipes and production requirements
- Operate kitchen equipment such as grills, pizza ovens, and mixers
- Lead and motivate small teams of 1-5 members collaboratively
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards within food production and service areas
- Accurately measure ingredients and complete temperature logs and production records
- Interact effectively with guests, team members, and managers using positive communication skills
- Adapt to working in different dining locations as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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