Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,999.00 - $60,782.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Training and development opportunities
Retirement plan options
Employee assistance program
Job Description
UC San Diego is a prestigious public research university known for its innovative contributions to education, science, and technology. Located in La Jolla, California, the university boasts a diverse and inclusive community committed to excellence in teaching, research, and public service. UC San Diego’s Housing, Dining, and Hospitality department plays a critical role in delivering exceptional food service experiences to students, staff, and visitors across campus. As part of a larger university system, it also emphasizes sustainability, health, and a welcoming dining environment that reflects its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The position of Senior Cook / Cook avai... Show More
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous cooking experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen
- Ability to comply with UC San Diego’s vaccination policy
- Ability to pass a background check
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and 10-hour workdays
- Physical ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds
- Must adhere to health codes including uniform, hair covering, and personal hygiene requirements
- Strong attendance and punctuality
- Mandated reporter training and compliance as required by California law
Job Qualifications
- Experience working with standardized recipes and production sheets
- Ability to safely operate and maintain food service equipment including mixers, food processors, slicers, blenders, grills, fryers, rotisseries, and steamers
- Ability to measure dry and liquid ingredients per recipe specifications
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, production methods and equipment maintenance
- Ability to follow detailed instructions with minimal supervision
- Strong time management and workload prioritization skills
- Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic proficiency
- Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds
- Effective communication skills with customers, students, staff, and faculty
- Ability to accurately complete and maintain production records and temperature logs
- Compliance with all federal and state food handler laws and department policies
Job Duties
- Perform journeyman-level food preparation techniques under supervision
- Train staff and student employees in entry-level cooking duties
- Prepare food items including short grill, grab-and-go, made-to-order stations, salad dressings and sauces
- Clean and prepare produce ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards
- Serve meals maintaining high food quality and allergen control standards
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, grills, fryers and steamers
- Coordinate production and food presentation, conduct quality control and assist in complex recipe preparation training
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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