Cook, Dining Services

University-of-California,-Riversid; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 77,102,000 - 97,453,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside Dining Services is hiring a part-time Cook for the Main Campus location. This 10-month position supports production and service of menu items in a high-volume dining setting and may supervise junior staff.

The salary ranges from $26.85 to $34.01 per hour, with offers based on education, licensure, and experience. Applicants must have current work authorization; UC Riverside does not sponsor visas for staff.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have current work authorization to accept a University staff position.
• Experience in high-volume dining settings is preferred.
• Ability to train and lead food service staff is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train Assistant Cooks and food service staff in proper food preparation and sanitation.
• Provide team leadership and support in production and service of menu items.
• Adhere to established timelines for food production per customer flow.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 08/20/2026

Job ID37881652 CategoryFood Service Operations OrganizationAuxiliary Services DepartmentDining Services LocationMain Campus - UCR Salary$56,063 - $71,013 Date PostedAugust 6, 2026 Application DeadlineOpen Until Filled ScheduleVaries Full/Part TimePart time Level of SupervisionClose Supervision Personnel Program CodeProfessional & Support Staff Other InformationQualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information UC Riverside's Dining Services is recruiting for a partial-year career Cook. The full salary range for the Cook is $26.85- $34.01 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.This Cook position is scheduled 10 months of the year (September through June), which means the employee will be scheduled off from July through August as leave without pay days.The Cook is responsible for providing team leadership, training and support in production and/or service of one or more food products for a specific station or multiple stations or units from a specified menu. Adheres to all food handling and sanitation guidelines. Follows established timelines for food production as required by customer flow. Interacts with team members and guests in a high volume dining setting. Incumbents typically train and or lead one or more Assistant Cooks, Sr. Food Service Workers or Students in proper food preparation, service and sanitation.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.