Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $26.27
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
vacation
Sick Time
Professional Development
Work life and wellness programs
Employee assistance program
Retirement benefits
Job Description
UC Davis Health is a leading healthcare and academic institution dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, innovative research, and comprehensive educational programs. As a prominent part of the University of California system, UC Davis Health serves a diverse patient population through its hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialty care centers located across Sacramento and the surrounding regions. The institution prides itself on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both employees and patients, aligning its mission with a culture of opportunity, belonging, and continuous improvement. With a commitment to sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, UC Davis Health offers a dynamic workplace... Show More
Job Requirements
- Skills to maintain a sanitary, safe and organized work area
- Strong customer service and oral communication skills
- Ability to perform duties in a pleasant, helpful, and productive manner
- Knowledge of food safety handling techniques
- Experience working and communicating professionally with diverse populations
- Culinary experience and/or equivalent training
- Experience in sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, and sauce preparation
- Knowledge of various cuisines and special diets
- Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment
- Skill in portion control and recipe adherence
- Ability to use measuring utensils and equipment
- Adept at tasting and discerning product quality
- Proficient in HACCP food temperature checks and logs
- Experience with computerized cash registers
- Ability to clean tables, restrooms, and floors
- Experience in sanitizing surfaces
- Preferred experience in hospital or academic environments
- Certification in sanitation and foodborne illness prevention is advantageous
- Ability to use PPE such as hot mitts and cut-resistant gloves
- Skills to test sanitation solution concentrations
- Ability to guide student assistants and kitchen staff
- Willingness to comply with background checks, drug screens, and vaccination policies
Job Qualifications
- Culinary experience or equivalent training in a high-volume industrial kitchen
- Knowledge of culinary techniques such as sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, sauce and stock preparation
- Understanding of diverse cuisines including American, Asian, Italian, Mexican, vegetarian, vegan, and special diets
- Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment
- Proficiency in portion control and food quality assessment
- Experience using measuring tools and reading recipes
- Skills in HACCP food temperature monitoring and documentation
- Experience operating computerized cash registers for Food Service Workers
- Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
- Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines
Job Duties
- Prepare food items according to recipe specifications and quality standards
- Operate industrial kitchen equipment such as ranges, ovens, grills, slicers, and mixers
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and portion control standards
- Assist with cleaning, dishwashing, and kitchen maintenance tasks
- Serve as backup to Sous Chef or Senior Cook when needed
- Provide exceptional customer service and communicate effectively with staff and guests
- Manage tray line, cashier duties, and food stocking as required
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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