Chef & Kitchen Lead - Public Café & Events

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley is hiring a Chef for the The Lawrence Hall of Science. The role supports all food service operations for the on-site kitchen, preparing and serving items for the cafe and campus events.

It emphasizes food safety, customer service, and respectful engagement with Ohlone culture through culinary experiences. This 1-year, full-time position requires strong leadership, menu preparation, and the ability to work across campus locations while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of food and production.
• Verbal and written communication in English.
• Basic computer application skills.
• Ability to operate and maintain restaurant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation, Production & Service: Prepare, cook, and present menu items using various methods following recipes and standards.
• Monitor food quality and inventory; replenish as needed.
• Support cafe, catering, and events with on-site food preparation.
• Sanitation, Food Safety & Kitchen Maintenance: Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas; ensure proper labeling and rotation of products.
• Operate kitchen equipment and report maintenance concerns.
• Customer Service & Culinary Operations: Deliver friendly service, know menu/ingredients/allergens, and assist with serving at campus locations.
• Be the public-facing voice for the kitchen and showcase traditional Ohlone ingredients.
• Oversees kitchen staff and ensures health, safety, and recipe guidelines are followed.
• Advising and coordination of staffing needs; assign tasks to cooks.
• Team Support & Professional Development: Collaborate with staff, participate in training, and support daily operations and events.

Skills

Food production

English communication

Decision making

Customer service

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley is hiring a Chef for the The Lawrence Hall of Science. The role supports all food service operations for the on-site kitchen, preparing and serving items for the cafe and campus events.

It emphasizes food safety, customer service, and respectful engagement with Ohlone culture through culinary experiences. This 1-year, full-time position requires strong leadership, menu preparation, and the ability to work across campus locations while maintaining high