Dining Cook

Job Overview

Position:
Cook (COOK 005523)
Employment Classification:
Partial Year Career, Furlough to be determined and details to be discussed at the interview
Job End Date:
None

Location:

UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Schedule:

Full-time, Fixed, 100% of time, 40 hours per week, Days of the Week and Shift Includes to be determined and discussed at the interview

• Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans
• UC Retirement Plans
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave
• Meal Allowance

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UC Santa Cruz is a public university combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It is known for its unconventional campus culture and beautiful surroundings.

Colleges, Housing, and Educational Services (CHES) is a multi‑funded organization within the Division of Student Affairs and Success. CHES provides leadership in college student life, residential services, housing services, dining services, conference services, early education services, and business and financial analysis.

Under the general supervision of managers and/or the direction of higher level cooks, the incumbent prepares food appropriate to the level of skills of a Cook. The Cook prepares assigned recipes for residence hall meals and other events, providing the highest quality of service to the customers. May assume a leadership role in the kitchen by organizing and directing production staff for meal service.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Budgeted Salary: $25.25/hr
Benefits Level Eligibility:
Full benefits
Employee Classification:
Partial Year Career, Furlough to be determined and details to be discussed at the interview

• Prepares assigned menu items following recipes and production sheets for all meals.
• Follows HACCP principles of food preparation, safety, and sanitation.
• Merchandises food including garnishing for serving presentation.
• Participates in ongoing customer service programs, including just in time cooking, demonstration cooking, and interaction with customers.
• Completes service records at end of meal period or shift.
• Prepares food from scratch, including entrees, starches, vegetables, gravies, sauces, soups, breads, desserts, and other dishes.

• Performs taste tests for quality and distributes prepared food at correct temperatures prior to service.
• Frequently checks service line to ensure quality control and HACCP standards are met.
• Stores leftover food properly and makes recommendations for planned usage of leftovers.

• Ensures the cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of designated storage and work areas, kitchen equipment, and utensils.
• Cleans equipment, work tables, sinks, and drains in kitchen areas.
• Assists with cleanliness of tables, chairs, and self‑service areas as directed.
• Sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors in dining and kitchen areas as directed.
• Instructs and directs kitchen staff as needed.

• May instruct and direct the work of other staff to specified meal requirements.
• May train, instruct, and direct other staff.

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in a variety of cooking techniques and recipes for food…