Culinary Lead: Cultural & Sustainability Kitchen

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 3,720,000 - 4,271,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley, is hiring a Cook to support the 'ottoy Initiative kitchen. You will prepare, cook, and serve made-to-order and grab-and-go items in the onsite cafe and campus venues, following HACCP principles and food safety standards.

Responsibilities include leading production, maintaining records, assisting in menu planning, and collaborating with a diverse team to deliver high-quality meals for campus communities.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in food preparation and general kitchen maintenance (required).
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe certification or Food Service Handler Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned menu items following recipes and production sheets with HACCP principles.
• Prepare, package, and deliver items for campus venues and Discovery Store daily.
• Lead production staff for certain shifts and ensure service records are completed.
• Monitor food quality, temperature control, and allergen awareness.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards across the kitchen.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

The Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley, is hiring a Cook to support the 'ottoy Initiative kitchen. You will prepare, cook, and serve made-to-order and grab-and-go items in the onsite cafe and campus venues, following HACCP principles and food safety standards.

Responsibilities include leading production, maintaining records, assisting in menu planning, and collaborating with a diverse team to deliver high-quality meals for campus communities.