Senior Cook - Upscale Patient Care & Catering

University of California, Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine is seeking a Senior Cook to design and implement upscale, culturally diverse menus for patient care, retail operations, and catering. You will prepare, season and cook dishes from scratch, following recipes and safety standards, for the Medical Center Cafeteria and special events.

You will manage cost control, inventory storage, and ensure sanitation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication, both verbal and written.
• Active listening and flexible thinking for shifting menus.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong customer service mindset and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and implement upscale, culturally diverse menus.
• Prepare, season and cook food from scratch following recipes and safety standards.
• Cost control, requisitioning, and proper storage of food items.
• Ensure sanitation, safety procedures and adherence to policies.

Skills

Verbal & written English

Active listening

Dynamic flexibility

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Time management

Customer service

Job description

The University of California, Irvine is seeking a Senior Cook to design and implement upscale, culturally diverse menus for patient care, retail operations, and catering. You will prepare, season and cook dishes from scratch, following recipes and safety standards, for the Medical Center Cafeteria and special events.

You will manage cost control, inventory storage, and ensure sanitation and regulatory compliance.