Lead Cook: High-Volume Campus Kitchen | Day-One Benefits

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day One

Job summary

UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services is seeking a Cook to support multiple stations, preparing raw food items, ensuring quality and safety, and assisting in production under the leadership of the culinary management team. The role involves following recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with a diverse team in a high-volume dining environment.

Responsibilities include supervising junior staff, adhering to timelines, and ensuring proper food handling and sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Three to four years of experience in food preparation and general maintenance in a kitchen or dining area.
• Ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties.
• Time management to organize production tasks and meet meal service timelines.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, standardized recipes, and proper storage temperatures.
• Ability to lead and motivate one or more Senior Food Service Workers and Food Service Workers.
• Accurate paperwork handling, including temperature logs and production records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw food items for cooking, including washing, trimming, cutting, and pan handling of meats and vegetables.
• Lead and monitor the work of team members to produce items from specified menus.
• Ensure production timelines are met and adhere to sanitation guidelines.
• Interact with guests and team members in a high-volume dining environment; follow shift supervision guidance.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Team leadership

Food safetys & sanitation

Reading and following recipes

Mathematical measurement

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mixer

Food processor

Slicer

Blender

Pizza oven

Gas range

Flat top grill

Deep fat fryer

Rotisserie

Job description

UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services is seeking a Cook to support multiple stations, preparing raw food items, ensuring quality and safety, and assisting in production under the leadership of the culinary management team. The role involves following recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with a diverse team in a high-volume dining environment.

Responsibilities include supervising junior staff, adhering to timelines, and ensuring proper food handling and sanitation guidelines.