Position: COOK job
About: UCLA Catering provides catering services at the Luskin Conference Center, Housing & Hospitality meeting and event spaces, and locations around the greater UCLA campus. The department produces over 15,000 events a year. Available services range in size and scope from the UCLA Coffee Service to large-scale, VIP gala events. The Catering Cook is responsible for providing team leadership and support in the production and service of multiple food products from a specified menu to clients. The incumbent assigns, leads, and monitors the work of others to ensure quality products and service is delivered to the client. The Catering Cook designs and sets up cooking and buffet stations at catered events according to Banquet Event Orders and client requests. The incumbent adheres to all food handling and sanitation guidelines. The Catering Cook follows established timelines for food production as required by the start time of catered events and the overall production schedule. They interact with team members and clients in a high-volume catering environment.
Requirements: 3+ years Food preparation and general maintenance of a kitchen (Required) Or; Equivalent combination of education and experience (Required); 1+ year Experience in a catering kitchen (Preferred); Ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties (Required); Ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner (Required); Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team (Required); Ability to read, write, and perform basic calculations necessary to understand recipes, measurements, and portion sizes (Required); Knowledge of the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage, and service within a food establishment (Required); Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods (Required); Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures for both personal and public safety (Required); Ability to produce and present food in high-volume catering environments and work effectively under conditions of a fluctuating workload and schedule (Required); Excellent organizational and time management skills skills to review daily orders and plan daily work schedules (Required); Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance (Required); Ability to operate independently and exercise good judgment to ensure customer satisfaction (Required); Strong culinary techniques and practices and understanding of culinary terminology (Required)
Benefits: Food provided
