Lead Cook: From-Scratch Cuisine & Kitchen Leadership

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UC Benefits

On-site kitchen facilities

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Cook for International House to support diverse dining services. The role focuses on preparing main entrées, complex recipes, and ensuring HACCP compliance across stations.

You will lead food production, assist with menu development, and collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality meals while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. UC Berkeley offers benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic.
• Experience in food preparation and general maintenance in a kitchen.
• Ability to work independently and to prepare multiple menu items for a meal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares assigned menu items following department recipes and production sheets for breakfast, lunch, brunch and/or dinner, including entrees, side dishes, salads, starches, vegetables, gravies and sauces, soups, desserts, gelatins, and puddings, following HACCP principles of food preparation, safety, and sanitation in food production and service.
• Merchandises food including garnishing for station presentation.
• Participates in ongoing customer service programs which includes just in time cooking, demonstration cooking, station cooking, collaboration with food service workers, and interaction with customers.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety HACCP

Leadership

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

Three years of kitchen experience

Tools

ServSafe Certification (Preferred)

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Cook for International House to support diverse dining services. The role focuses on preparing main entrées, complex recipes, and ensuring HACCP compliance across stations.

You will lead food production, assist with menu development, and collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality meals while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. UC Berkeley offers benefits and opportunities for career growth.