Food Service Worker

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Northern, Los Angeles (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the UCLA University Club team! Help maintain a clean and efficient kitchen. This role supports UCLA Housing & Hospitality operations in providing a central gathering space for faculty, staff, and the university community.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, assisting with food service tasks, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met in a busy, public kitchen environment. The position emphasizes teamwork and excellent guest relations.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English (written and verbal)
• Interact effectively with guests, team members, and managers in a high-volume setting with a friendly demeanor
• Team player who works cooperatively
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating workload
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic calculations
• Comply with safety and sanitation standards for food storage, production, service
• Engage with diverse populations respectfully
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen cleaning methods, materials, and equipment
• Operate a commercial dishwasher

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and support food service operations.
• Assist with basic food prep and dishwashing as needed.
• Contribute to a safe, sanitary, and guest-friendly kitchen environment.

Skills

English communication

Guest interaction

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

Reading and calculations

Safety and sanitation

Cultural responsiveness

Kitchen cleaning methods

Dishwasher operation

Job description

Department Summary

The UCLA University Club, operated by UCLA Housing & Hospitality (H&H), serves as a central gathering space for faculty, staff, and the broader university community to foster intellectual, educational, and social exchange. While the Faculty Club continues to function as a 501(c)(7) organization under the Association's governance, its day-to-day operations and strategic oversight are fully managed within H&H.The UCLA University Club, a 501(c) (7) corporation and a social club registered with the California Department of State, was established in May 1960. It serves as a platform for members to engage in a wide range of formal and informal activities. These include intellectual discussions, educational programs, research collaborations, and social exchanges, all contributing to a vibrant interdisciplinary interchange and a strong sense of community.

Position Summary

Join the UCLA University Club team! Help maintain a clean and efficient kitchen.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to sufficiently communicate in written and verbal English to receive work assignments and share information with supervisors and colleagues (Required)
• Skill in interacting effectively with guests, team members, and managers in a high-volume, public setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, and friendly and professional demeanor (Required)
• Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team (Required)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a fluctuating workload (Required)
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic calculations (Required)
• Ability to comply with safety and sanitation standards and procedures for food storage, production, and service (Required)
• Ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner (Required)
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen cleaning methods, materials, and equipment (Required)
• Ability to operate a commercial dishwasher (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
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