Culinary Lead — Campus Café & Community Impact

Lawrencehallofscience; Berkeley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UC Benefits

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

The Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley is seeking a Kitchen Lead to manage the ammatka Kitchen operations across the campus cafe and venues. You will prepare, cook, and serve made-to-order and grab-and-go foods, ensuring quality, safety, and efficient service.

Under the guidance of initiative leaders, you will supervise staff, maintain sanitation, portion control, and timely delivery, while contributing to culturally respectful food experiences for diverse campus communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation.
• Experience with general maintenance and cleaning activities in a kitchen and dining area.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and follow oral/written instructions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Experience operating restaurant food service equipment.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation, Production and Service – set up, prepare, replenish, and serve food and beverages.
• Food Production and Service – maintain knowledge of menu, allergens, and customer service.
• Sanitation and Safety – maintain cleanliness, dispose of waste, and ensure safety practices.
• Other Duties as Assigned and Professional Development – support initiative goals and professional growth.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley is seeking a Kitchen Lead to manage the ammatka Kitchen operations across the campus cafe and venues. You will prepare, cook, and serve made-to-order and grab-and-go foods, ensuring quality, safety, and efficient service.

Under the guidance of initiative leaders, you will supervise staff, maintain sanitation, portion control, and timely delivery, while contributing to culturally respectful food experiences for diverse campus communities.