Campus Kitchen Lead Cook

University of California, Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Merced is seeking an experienced cook to join our campus dining team. Under supervision, you will perform journeyman-level food preparation, guide a team of assistants, and ensure meals meet quality, taste, and presentation standards across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

You will train staff, maintain sanitation and safety standards, and collaborate with Nutrition Services to accommodate special diets, while delivering excellent customer service to campus

Qualifications

• High school diploma and/or equivalent certification/experience/training.
• Three years of experience in food preparation and general kitchen area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous Food Handler Certification (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Cook all food assigned to standards of excellent taste, quality & appearance.
• Prepare entrees and follow recipes, menu cycles and/or batch cooking guidelines.
• Prepare food from scratch including entrees, starches, vegetables, gravies & sauces, soups, breads, desserts & other dishes.
• Prepare meat, fish, poultry by roasting, broiling, steaming, baking, stewing or deep pot frying for dinner menus.
• Guide food preparation & service duties to kitchen support staff and provide training & support to less experienced staff.
• Guide, delegate & assign a wide range of tasks to student assistants.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years food prep experience

Job description

The University of California, Merced is seeking an experienced cook to join our campus dining team. Under supervision, you will perform journeyman-level food preparation, guide a team of assistants, and ensure meals meet quality, taste, and presentation standards across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

You will train staff, maintain sanitation and safety standards, and collaborate with Nutrition Services to accommodate special diets, while delivering excellent customer service to campus