Cook - TP140966

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation/sick leave

Training & development

Job summary

UC San Diego is hiring temporary cooks to support campus dining restaurants for Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters. The role is on-site in La Jolla, with a 5.5–6 month duration and a pay rate of $26.87 per hour, eligible for mid-level benefits including medical, holidays, and vacation/sick leave.

Work schedule is variable, with duties ranging from food prep to training staff. Responsibilities include journeyman-level cooking, following recipes, maintaining safety standards, and producing up to

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in food prep or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal/written instructions with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using junior to journeyman techniques in a campus kitchen.
• Train staff and student employees in entry-level cooking duties.

Skills

Food safety & sanitation

Meal production & prep

Equipment operation

Training staff

Reading recipes & production sheets

Education

Kitchen experience or education

Tools

Mixer

Slicers & blenders

Gas range & grill

Kettles & steamers

Job description

Position available through UCSD Temporary Employment Services (TES). Employment through TES is an excellent way to gain valuable UCSD experience and get your foot in the door for career positions. TES employment includes medical coverage, paid vacation & sick time, paid holidays, as well as training and development opportunities!

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).