Cook

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Los Angeles Luskin Conference Center is seeking a talented Cook to join its culinary team. In this fast-paced role, you will prep and produce high-quality dishes for Plateia Restaurant and in-room dining for hotel guests, collaborating with teammates to uphold our culinary standards.

Based on business needs, you may assist the LCC Banquets team. The role requires 3+ years of kitchen experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to safety and teamwork in

Qualifications

• 3+ years food preparation and kitchen maintenance experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficient to perform duties.
• Ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner.
• Team player with cooperative approach.
• Ability to read, write, and calculate recipes and portions.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards in a food establishment.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles.
• Ability to comply with safety standards for personal and public safety.
• Ability to produce and present food in a high-volume restaurant environment under fluctuating workload.
• Excellent organizational and time management to review orders and plan daily work.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Operate independently and exercise good judgment for customer satisfaction.
• Strong culinary techniques and culinary terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepping and producing high-quality menu items for Plateia Restaurant.
• Prepare in-room dining for hotel guests.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen and collaborate with team members.
• Assist LCC Banquets team as needed.
• Uphold culinary standards and safety in all tasks.

Skills

Team player

English proficiency

Sanitation knowledge

Culinary techniques

Time management

Inventory concepts

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

High-volume cooking

Punctuality

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Food safety standards

Job description

Department Summary

The Luskin Conference Center (LCC) is a 300,000-square-foot, 7-story property on the UCLA campus. The LCC is comprised of 254 guest rooms, approximately 25,000 square feet of meeting space, a 160-seat restaurant, a fitness center, and a business center. The LCC is an academic meeting and conference destination supporting UCLA's education and research mission.

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Cook to join our culinary team! In this role, you will be primarily responsible for prepping and producing high-quality menu items for Plateia Restaurant guests as well as in-room dining for hotel guests. Working in a fast-paced kitchen, you will collaborate closely with team members to deliver outstanding dishes while upholding our standard of culinary excellence. Based on business needs, you may also have opportunities to assist our LCC Banquets team.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Food preparation and general maintenance of a kitchen (Required) Or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
• 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 a high-volume restaurant environment 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)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Available to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs (Required)

Schedule

Variable

Union/Policy Covered

SX-Service

Complete Position Description

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