Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $86,000.00 - $141,000.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Tuition remission
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is renowned for its commitment to excellence in education, research, and community engagement. As a leading public research university, UCLA offers a vibrant campus environment that includes diverse residential and dining services that cater to the varied needs and preferences of its student population. The On Campus Housing department is dedicated to providing high-quality dining experiences within the campus residential facilities, ensuring the nutrition, health, and satisfaction of students and staff. The dining services emphasize inclusivity by offering a wide range of meal options, including global cuisines, vegan, vegetarian, organic, and other healthy... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma preferred
- Valid California driver’s license with clean driving record required
- ServSafe certification or equivalent preferred
- Must be 18 years or older
- Completion of satisfactory background investigation and Live Scan background check required
- Employment contingent upon satisfactory physical examination
- Subject to California DMV Pull Notice System with ongoing driving record checks
- Must pass backlifting exam
- Ability to stand for eight-hour shifts on uncarpeted surfaces
- Frequent lifting of up to fifty pounds
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, crouch, and climb stairs and ladders as needed
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform all duties
Job Qualifications
- 4-6 years experience in hospitality or high-volume restaurant production or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated ability managing a culinary production team specializing in worldly, vegan, vegetarian, and healthy cuisine
- Detailed culinary knowledge of food inventory, recipes, menus, production methods, and nutritional information in relevant cuisines
- Ability to train staff on recipe execution and equipment use
- Proficient in developing and perfecting menus and recipes
- Skilled in computer usage including Word, Excel, Microsoft Windows, and food production management software
- Experienced in budget preparation, analysis, and cost control
- Strong management and supervisory skills for diverse staff
- Able to organize and monitor assignments effectively under changing priorities
- Working knowledge of food safety rules and health standards
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Ability to conduct quality control inspections
- Skilled in positive guest and team member interaction
- Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods
- Ability to mediate conflicts successfully
Job Duties
- Provide leadership and direction to the culinary production team
- Manage food production focusing on global, vegan, vegetarian, organic, and healthy cuisines
- Ensure adherence to nutritional and quality standards
- Control food costs effectively
- Supervise and train culinary staff
- Develop and perfect menus in consultation with the staff dietician
- Oversee sanitation and safety compliance in the production area
- Coordinate schedules, production, and communications among staff
- Maintain positive customer relations and team dynamics
- Prioritize tasks to meet strategic goals and handle operational challenges in a high-volume dining environment
- Conduct on-site quality control inspections
- Interact professionally with guests and team members
- Execute additional functions assigned by management
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