Senior Cook & Kitchen Lead: Menu Innovation

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UC Benefits

Job summary

The Senior Cook at University of California, Berkeley's International House collaborates with the culinary team to plan nutritious menus using seasonal, local produce. You will cook a variety of dishes, maintain high quality and presentation, and mentor kitchen staff to ensure safety and efficiency.

You will oversee inventories, coordinate with front-of-house, and assist in planning catering and special events, while embracing UC Berkeley's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and excellent

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic.
• Culinary skills in cooking methods, knife skills, baking, and pastry.
• Leadership to guide kitchen staff and teamwork.
• Time management in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Problem solving for kitchen issues.
• Clear communication with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Creative cooking and menu development.
• Adaptability to changing menus and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and development with management to update menus.
• Prepare and cook meals to meet standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and training on procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and order supplies.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Coordinate timing with front-of-house staff for service.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Creativity

Adaptability

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

The Senior Cook at University of California, Berkeley's International House collaborates with the culinary team to plan nutritious menus using seasonal, local produce. You will cook a variety of dishes, maintain high quality and presentation, and mentor kitchen staff to ensure safety and efficiency.

You will oversee inventories, coordinate with front-of-house, and assist in planning catering and special events, while embracing UC Berkeley's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and excellent