Senior Cook / Cook - TP134650

UC San Diego is hiring temporary Cooks and Senior Cooks to support the campus dining restaurants and retail markets.

Duration: This role is temporary and is anticipated to last 5.5 - 6 months

Compensation: $25.00/hour. Eligible for Mid-Level Benefits including medical plans, paid holidays, and vacation/sick leave.

Work Schedule: Variable

Location: 100% on-site on campus in La Jolla.

Cook: Under the supervision of the Chef de Cuisine, responsible for performing journeyman-level food preparation techniques in a campus kitchen. Provide training to staff and student employees in entry-level cooking duties. Performs simple culinary duties, such as preparing food at a short grill, grab-and-go items, made-to-order stations, making salad dressings/sauces, and cleaning and preparing produce, serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Ensures that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation, and safety are maintained at all times. Follow recipes and adhere to strict food safety and allergen procedures.

Senior Cook: In addition to the above, responsible for the preparation of quality food in a dining food service environment or catering operation.Responsibilities include the efficient operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment, the execution of all partment standards concerning food handling, cleanliness, safety, and personal appearance. Duties also include coordination of production and food product presentation, quality control, and assisting the training of others in complex recipe preparation.

• Experience working with standardized recipes and production sheets.

• Ability to safely operate and maintain food service equipment such as mixers, food processors, slicers, blenders, impingers, gas range, flat top grill, char broiler, hot wells, deep fat fryers, rotisseries, Rheon machines, woks, saute pans, steamers, and kettles.

• Ability to measure dry and liquid food Items in units of measurement such as cup, pint, quart, pound, and ounce to properly adhere to recipe and production requirements.

• Skills in and knowledge of related food service functions such as safety and sanitation, production methods, and equipment maintenance.

• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions with little supervision.

• Skills in time management and in prioritizing workload to meet daily production schedule and deadlines.

• Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic calculations, and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds.

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, students, staff, faculty and guests.

• Ability to accurately complete and maintain paperwork, including temperature logs and production records.

• Must be able to comply with all food handler procedures required by federal and state laws and department requirements.

• Job offer is contingent on clear Background Check.

• Operating needs of the department require varied work schedules, (i.e., a.m., p.m., and/or weekend shifts and/or 10-hour workday). Employees may be required to change work location on a daily basis as needed or for an indefinite time period.

• Health codes require prescribed uniform, hair covering, and good personal hygiene. Meal schedules require extreme attention to promptness and excellent attendance.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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