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Position Summary
At UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services (H&HS), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student‑residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. You will enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. Our motto "Hospitality First!" means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors such as budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit the UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and the UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
2-3 years of experience in food preparation and general maintenance in a kitchen or dining area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Preferred)
Ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties. (Required)
Skill in interacting effectively with guests and team members and managers in a high‑volume public contact setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, and problem‑solving techniques. (Required)
Skill in adding and subtracting whole numbers, decimals and fractions sufficient to properly adhere to production and customer flow parameters. (Required)
Ability to measure dry and liquid food ingredients in the appropriate units of measurement. (Required)
Skill in operating equipment such as mixers, food processors, slicers, blenders, pizza ovens, gas range, flat top grill, char broiler, hot wells, deep fat fryers, rotisseries, rheon machines, woks, sauté pans, steamers, and kettles. (Required)
Knowledge of the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage and service within a food establishment. (Required)
Time management and organization skills to review daily production needs and plan daily work schedule. (Required)
Culinary knowledge of food inventory, recipes, menus and production methods, including a good understanding of culinary terminology. (Required)
Ability to provide team leadership to one or more Senior Food Service Workers and Food Service Workers. (Required)
Ability to lead small teams, 2-5 people, in a collaborative manner, motivating team to complete tasks effectively and efficiently. (Required)
Ability to accurately complete and maintain paperwork, including temperature logs and production records. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
High School Diploma (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
Reading Comprehension Test: A reading assessment will be conducted.
Schedule Working hours will vary and will include nights and weekends.
Union/Policy Covered SX‑Service
Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Cook%20Assistant%20(TBD_185)
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Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors such as budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit the UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and the UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
2-3 years of experience in food preparation and general maintenance in a kitchen or dining area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Preferred)
Ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties. (Required)
Skill in interacting effectively with guests and team members and managers in a high‑volume public contact setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, and problem‑solving techniques. (Required)
Skill in adding and subtracting whole numbers, decimals and fractions sufficient to properly adhere to production and customer flow parameters. (Required)
Ability to measure dry and liquid food ingredients in the appropriate units of measurement. (Required)
Skill in operating equipment such as mixers, food processors, slicers, blenders, pizza ovens, gas range, flat top grill, char broiler, hot wells, deep fat fryers, rotisseries, rheon machines, woks, sauté pans, steamers, and kettles. (Required)
Knowledge of the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage and service within a food establishment. (Required)
Time management and organization skills to review daily production needs and plan daily work schedule. (Required)
Culinary knowledge of food inventory, recipes, menus and production methods, including a good understanding of culinary terminology. (Required)
Ability to provide team leadership to one or more Senior Food Service Workers and Food Service Workers. (Required)
Ability to lead small teams, 2-5 people, in a collaborative manner, motivating team to complete tasks effectively and efficiently. (Required)
Ability to accurately complete and maintain paperwork, including temperature logs and production records. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
High School Diploma (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
Reading Comprehension Test: A reading assessment will be conducted.
Schedule Working hours will vary and will include nights and weekends.
Union/Policy Covered SX‑Service
Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Cook%20Assistant%20(TBD_185)
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