Senior Cook & Kitchen Team Lead - Menu & Safety

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

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Senior Cook for the International House dining program. You will plan nutritious menus, prepare meals to quality standards, and mentor kitchen staff while ensuring safety and sanitation.

You will collaborate with front-of-house teams, manage inventory, and assist in events and catering, using seasonal ingredients and local produce to enhance freshness and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Culinary skills including cooking methods, knife work, baking, and pastry preparation.
• Leadership to direct and mentor kitchen staff, delegate tasks, and foster teamwork.
• Strong time management to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Creative menu development and attractive dish presentation.
• Adaptability to changing menu requests and kitchen demands.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus with the culinary team.
• Cook and supervise preparation to meet quality standards.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff; provide feedback.
• Monitor inventory; manage supplies and costs.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Coordinate with front-of-house for service timing.
• Support events and catering with innovative cooking methods.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Creativity

Adaptability

Education

Four years of experience in food preparation or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Senior Cook for the International House dining program. You will plan nutritious menus, prepare meals to quality standards, and mentor kitchen staff while ensuring safety and sanitation.

You will collaborate with front-of-house teams, manage inventory, and assist in events and catering, using seasonal ingredients and local produce to enhance freshness and sustainability.