Campus Dining Cook: High‑Volume, Made‑to‑Order Meals

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara is seeking a Cook SX to perform culinary duties in a high-volume dining operation, preparing soups, casseroles, grilled and roasted items, and made-to-order entrées serving up to 1,500 meals per shift.

The role emphasizes maintaining quality, sanitation, safety, and portion control while supporting student training and production activities. The position is 100% time in De La Guerra Dining Common with rotating hours and full benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years culinary experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with sauteing, grilling, frying, steaming, sauces and stocks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soups, casseroles, grilled or roasted items and entrees.
• Maintain food quality, safety, sanitation and portion control.
• Assist with student training and food production.

Skills

Culinary experience

Culinary techniques

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

UC Santa Barbara is seeking a Cook SX to perform culinary duties in a high-volume dining operation, preparing soups, casseroles, grilled and roasted items, and made-to-order entrées serving up to 1,500 meals per shift.

The role emphasizes maintaining quality, sanitation, safety, and portion control while supporting student training and production activities. The position is 100% time in De La Guerra Dining Common with rotating hours and full benefits.