University of California - Santa Barbara
Overview
Job ID: 81553 | Location: UCSB Campus | Full Time
Responsibilities Brief Summary of Job Duties:
The Cook performs culinary duties such as preparing soups and casseroles, grilling, roasting or barbecuing foods, working a saute station, and preparing and assembling made-to-order entrees serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Ensures that assigned responsibilities are accomplished and that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met at all times. Assists with student training, food production and sanitation.
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
Culinary Production - 65%
Prepares assigned menu items daily.
Maintains service, portion control, safety and sanitation within a specific area.
Uses professional techniques for food preparation, portion control, utilizing leftovers, and considering safety, budget and quality factors.
Tests new recipes and revises recipes as needed for various customer bases, including Regional American, Asian, Italian and Mexican, vegetarian, vegan and special diets.
Works with perishable products, inspecting freshness and safety during production, service and storage; adjusts refrigeration and heating techniques to ensure safety; identifies problem areas and reports to supervisor.
Prepares food items for catered events or special meals to meet client needs.
Supervision and Training - 25%
Assists with student training in food production and sanitation; determines work assignments.
Serves on interview committees; directs staff using current culinary techniques to ensure high quality.
Helps ensure standards for freshness and quality; assigns jobs to student staff and ensures adherence to culinary techniques and service style.
Ensures use of appropriate cleaning agents and compliance with university and departmental policies by supervised staff.
Safety, Sanitation and HACCP - 5%
Maintains food quality and safety guidelines to meet public health standards and reduce foodborne illness risk.
Records HACCP time and temperature logs and maintains HACCP guidelines for ongoing compliance with sanitation standards.
Completes cleanup during and after service and uses appropriate cleaning agents for the area.
Other Duties - 5%
Provides assistance to other kitchen departments as time permits.
Cleans equipment during closures and throughout the year; notifies production staff/managers of broken or unsafe equipment.
Displays teamwork, participates in meetings and workshops, and may work at campus field kitchens in remote locations for disaster response.
Qualifications Education
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Experience
1-3 years culinary experience in a high-volume culinary environment.
Knowledge of culinary techniques including sauteing, grilling, frying, steaming, and preparing sauces and stocks.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Conditions of Employment:
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for up to 8 hours per day
Work hours/days may vary
Vaccination Policy As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Vaccinations Policy. All Covered Individuals must participate in applicable vaccination programs or submit a request for exception/declination by the specified date.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Application Instructions For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Policies and Notices Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: The final candidate must disclose certain misconduct-related information as a condition of employment. See original posting for details.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accessibility statements, privacy notices, and contact information are provided as part of the posting.
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Responsibilities Brief Summary of Job Duties:
The Cook performs culinary duties such as preparing soups and casseroles, grilling, roasting or barbecuing foods, working a saute station, and preparing and assembling made-to-order entrees serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Ensures that assigned responsibilities are accomplished and that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met at all times. Assists with student training, food production and sanitation.
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
Culinary Production - 65%
Prepares assigned menu items daily.
Maintains service, portion control, safety and sanitation within a specific area.
Uses professional techniques for food preparation, portion control, utilizing leftovers, and considering safety, budget and quality factors.
Tests new recipes and revises recipes as needed for various customer bases, including Regional American, Asian, Italian and Mexican, vegetarian, vegan and special diets.
Works with perishable products, inspecting freshness and safety during production, service and storage; adjusts refrigeration and heating techniques to ensure safety; identifies problem areas and reports to supervisor.
Prepares food items for catered events or special meals to meet client needs.
Supervision and Training - 25%
Assists with student training in food production and sanitation; determines work assignments.
Serves on interview committees; directs staff using current culinary techniques to ensure high quality.
Helps ensure standards for freshness and quality; assigns jobs to student staff and ensures adherence to culinary techniques and service style.
Ensures use of appropriate cleaning agents and compliance with university and departmental policies by supervised staff.
Safety, Sanitation and HACCP - 5%
Maintains food quality and safety guidelines to meet public health standards and reduce foodborne illness risk.
Records HACCP time and temperature logs and maintains HACCP guidelines for ongoing compliance with sanitation standards.
Completes cleanup during and after service and uses appropriate cleaning agents for the area.
Other Duties - 5%
Provides assistance to other kitchen departments as time permits.
Cleans equipment during closures and throughout the year; notifies production staff/managers of broken or unsafe equipment.
Displays teamwork, participates in meetings and workshops, and may work at campus field kitchens in remote locations for disaster response.
Qualifications Education
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Experience
1-3 years culinary experience in a high-volume culinary environment.
Knowledge of culinary techniques including sauteing, grilling, frying, steaming, and preparing sauces and stocks.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Conditions of Employment:
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for up to 8 hours per day
Work hours/days may vary
Vaccination Policy As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Vaccinations Policy. All Covered Individuals must participate in applicable vaccination programs or submit a request for exception/declination by the specified date.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Application Instructions For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Policies and Notices Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: The final candidate must disclose certain misconduct-related information as a condition of employment. See original posting for details.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accessibility statements, privacy notices, and contact information are provided as part of the posting.
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