Cook - TP140966

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid holidays

Vacation/sick leave

Job summary

UC San Diego is hiring temporary cooks to support campus dining restaurants for Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters. The role is 100% on-site in La Jolla, with a 5.5–6 month duration and hourly pay of $26.87. Training staff and preparing a variety of dishes will be core duties.

The position requires 1–3 years of kitchen experience, ability to follow recipes, and adherence to safety and allergen procedures. The schedule is variable, and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in food preparation and general maintenance in a kitchen or dining area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Skills in and knowledge of related food service functions such as safety and sanitation, production methods, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain food service equipment. Skill in operating equipment such as mixers, food processors, slicers, blenders, impingers, gas range, flat top grill, char broiler, hot wells, deep fat fryers, rotisseries, Rheon machines, woks, saute pans, steamers, and kettles.
• Experience in food preparation techniques.
• Problem solving skills to handle situations such as staff shortages, product failures or utility equipment failures.
• Ability to conduct training programs for staff and student employees.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions with little supervision.
• Ability to measure dry and liquid food Items in units of measurement such as cup, pint, quart, pound, and oz to properly adhere to recipe and production requirements.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic calculations, and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, responsible for performing journeyman-level food preparation techniques in a campus kitchen.
• Provide training to staff and student employees in entry-level cooking duties.
• Performs simple culinary duties, such as preparing food at a short grill, grab-and-go items, made-to-order stations, making salad dressings/sauces, and cleaning and preparing produce, serving up to 1,500 meals per shift.
• Ensures that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation, and safety are maintained at all times.
• Follow recipes and adhere to strict food safety and allergen procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety & sanitation

Equipment maintenance

Training staff

Reading recipes

Tools

Mixers

Food processors

Slicers

Blenders

Gas range

Flat top grill

Sauté pans

Steamers

Kettles

Woks

Rotisseries

Fryers

Job description

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

UC San Diego is hiring temporary ten (10) Cooks to support the campus dining restaurants for the Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters.

Duration: This role is temporary and is anticipated to last 5.5 - 6 months

Compensation: $26.87/hour. Eligible for Mid-Level Benefits including medical plans, paid holidays, and vacation/sick leave.

Work Schedule: Variable

Location: 100% on-site on campus in La Jolla.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, responsible for performing journeyman-level food preparation techniques in a campus kitchen. Provide training to staff and student employees in entry-level cooking duties. Performs simple culinary duties, such as preparing food at a short grill, grab-and-go items, made-to-order stations, making salad dressings/sauces, and cleaning and preparing produce, serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Ensures that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation, and safety are maintained at all times. Follow recipes and adhere to strict food safety and allergen procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in food preparation and general maintenance in a kitchen or dining area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.




• Experience working with standardized recipes and production sheets.




• Skills in and knowledge of related food service functions such as safety and sanitation, production methods, and equipment maintenance.




• Ability to safely operate and maintain food service equipment. Skill in operating equipment such as mixers, food processors, slicers, blenders, impingers, gas range, flat top grill, char broiler, hot wells, deep fat fryers, rotisseries, Rheon machines, woks, saute pans, steamers, and kettles.




• Experience in food preparation techniques.




• Problem solving skills to handle situations such as staff shortages, product failures or utility equipment failures.




• Ability to conduct training programs for staff and student employees.




• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions with little supervision.




• Ability to measure dry and liquid food Items in units of measurement such as cup, pint, quart, pound, and oz to properly adhere to recipe and production requirements.




• Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic calculations, and follow oral and written instructions.




• Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds.




• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, students, staff, faculty and guests.




• Ability to accurately complete and maintain paperwork, including temperature logs and production records.




• Must be able to comply with all food handler procedures required by federal and state laws and department requirements.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent on clear Reference and Background Check.




• Operating needs of the department require varied work schedules, (i.e., a.m., p.m., and/or weekend shifts and/or 10-hour workday). Employees may be required to change work location on a daily basis as needed or for an indefinite time period.




• Health codes require prescribed uniform, hair covering, and good personal hygiene. Meal schedules require extreme attention to promptness and excellent attendance.

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age of 18. It is the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy, and to complete and submit the required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $56,105 - $69,718 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.87 - $33.39

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).