Senior Cook & Menu Innovator — Lead Kitchen Team

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UC benefits

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a Senior Cook at International House. This role collaborates with the culinary team to develop nutritious menus using seasonal, local ingredients, ensuring quality, taste, and presentation meet dining hall standards.

It includes supervising kitchen staff, training on food prep and safety, managing inventory, and assisting in events and catering to enhance the dining experience.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in food preparation and general maintenance of a kitchen area.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Leadership and management: lead and motivate kitchen staff, delegate tasks, and foster teamwork.
• Time management: prioritize tasks and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving: address issues like staff shortages or equipment failures.
• Communication: clear interaction with kitchen staff, front-of-house, and management.
• Creativity: develop new recipes and present dishes attractively.
• Adaptability: adjust to menu changes, dietary requests, and varying kitchen demands.

Responsibilities

• Menu Planning and Development: Collaborate to create and update menus; experiment with new recipes; ensure cost-effectiveness and appeal.
• Food Preparation and Cooking: Oversee preparation and cooking; ensure quality and presentation meet standards; optimize techniques.
• Supervision and Training of Staff: Lead kitchen staff; train new employees on procedures and safety; conduct performance evaluations.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels; order supplies; minimize waste and control costs.
• Kitchen Safety and Sanitation: Ensure health and safety compliance; oversee sanitation practices; maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Collaboration with Front-of-House Staff: Communicate with servers and management on special requests; coordinate service timing.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Creativity

Adaptability

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a Senior Cook at International House. This role collaborates with the culinary team to develop nutritious menus using seasonal, local ingredients, ensuring quality, taste, and presentation meet dining hall standards.

It includes supervising kitchen staff, training on food prep and safety, managing inventory, and assisting in events and catering to enhance the dining experience.