Senior Campus Dining & Kitchen Lead

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Housing-Dining is hiring for a kitchen/dining role within UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services. The position supports high-volume meal production across multiple dining facilities, focusing on quality, safety, and guest service.

The role requires 1–2 years in food preparation, strong English communication, and the ability to lead small teams while maintaining strict sanitation standards. Ongoing training and advancement opportunities are offered within a dynamic campus environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in food prep and general kitchen/dining maintenance.
• Ability to read and speak English well enough to perform duties.
• Strong guest and team communication in a high-volume setting.
• Time management to plan daily production and tasks.
• Ability to lead 1-5 person teams collaboratively.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety rules for food prep and service.
• Ability to measure ingredients and follow recipes accurately.
• Experience with equipment like grills, ovens, mixers, and dishwashing.
• Strong math for portions and production planning.

Skills

Food prep experience

English proficiency

Guest interaction

Time management

Team leadership

Sanitation and safety

Recipe adherence

Education

High School Diploma (Preferred)

Job description

UCLA Housing-Dining is hiring for a kitchen/dining role within UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services. The position supports high-volume meal production across multiple dining facilities, focusing on quality, safety, and guest service.

The role requires 1–2 years in food preparation, strong English communication, and the ability to lead small teams while maintaining strict sanitation standards. Ongoing training and advancement opportunities are offered within a dynamic campus environment.