Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $56,200.00 - $106,200.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a world-renowned public research university known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Nestled in the vibrant Los Angeles community, UCLA also provides a wide array of student and faculty services, including high-quality dining options that cater to thousands of guests every day. The UCLA Geffen Academy, a unique educational initiative, operates an on-campus kitchen that serves approximately 750 guests daily, focusing on nutritious, healthy meal options with a special emphasis on vegan, vegetarian, and health-conscious alternatives. This kitchen environment is fast-paced and high-volume, requiring skilled culinary... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid California noncommercial Class C Driver's License
- Ability to pass background checks including Live Scan
- Must be 18 years or older
- Completion of pre-placement physical examination
- Satisfactory driving record under California DMV Pull Notice System
- Mandatory reporter under CANRA
- Availability to work varying hours including nights and weekends
Job Qualifications
- 3-5 years demonstrated experience as a sous chef in a large-scale restaurant or hospitality environment
- 3+ years experience leading or managing teams in a high-volume environment
- Ability to work rotating schedules, holidays, weekends, and nights
- Culinary knowledge of food inventory, recipes, menus, production methods, and nutritional information for vegan/vegetarian/healthy cuisine
- Ability to organize, delegate, and monitor work assignments
- Demonstrated skill in cost control and employee management
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation rules and ability to conduct training
- Strong leadership skills in customer service and team meetings
- Ability to handle changing priorities and deadlines
- Skills in administrative problem-solving and numerical calculations
- Experience developing healthy and nutritious recipes
- Proficiency in operating kitchen equipment such as mixers, food processors, ovens, and grills
- Ability to measure ingredients accurately
- Proficiency in software for reports and spreadsheets
- Valid California Driver's License
Job Duties
- Provide team leadership and direction to production staff
- Assign, motivate, and monitor work of assistant cooks and food service workers
- Prepare complex menu items according to culinary standards
- Utilize and train staff on production equipment safely
- Ensure customer service quality and food safety compliance
- Maintain accurate paperwork including service records and temperature logs
- Supervise scheduling, training, and evaluation of team members
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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