Cook, Dining Hall: Lead Prep & Menu Creation

University of California Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Cook for the International House dining operations. The role reports to the Chef Manager and may assume leadership in the kitchen to organize production staff for scheduled meals in the Dining Hall.

The position requires experience in food preparation, safety compliance, and the ability to follow recipes while maintaining health standards. This is a full-time, limited-term, non-exempt role with bi-weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic
• Experience in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Ability to work independently and prepare multiple menu items
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain HACCP guidelines
• Willingness to lift up to 50 lbs and adhere to safety policies

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner items per recipes and production sheets
• Merchandise food and garnish stations for presentation
• Participate in customer service programs and interactive cooking demonstrations
• Prepare food from scratch and manage station setup and cleanup
• Record production and meal usage; assist with inventory sheets and leftovers planning
• Ensure safe handling and storage of foods, maintain proper temperatures

Skills

Basic numeracy

Reading & writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Inventory management system

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Cook for the International House dining operations. The role reports to the Chef Manager and may assume leadership in the kitchen to organize production staff for scheduled meals in the Dining Hall.

The position requires experience in food preparation, safety compliance, and the ability to follow recipes while maintaining health standards. This is a full-time, limited-term, non-exempt role with bi-weekly pay.