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    **Job Description**

    | Job Title COOK SR Job ID 25150 Location Department Description

    **Department Purpose**

    Dining Services is comprised of residential dining (3 dining commons serving a combined average of 5,900 meals per day), retail operations (over 15 outlets of; local convenience stores, branded concepts and food trucks) a campus catering operation serving special events across campus, and an onsite campus commissary and bakery where local goods and ready to eat products are produced.

    **Job Summary**

    Under supervision of Unit Chef and Sous Chefs, serve as lead to a diverse group of employees to meet customer service, food quality, sanitation, and safety standards. Guide, delegate, and assign a wide range of tasks to Career and Student employees. Communicate all problems, equipment issues, safety issues, personnel concerns, training issues, or customer complaints to Unit Chef in a timely manner. Direct employees to perform safe operation procedures and meet all policies within the production kitchen. Support Unit Chef and Sous Chefs by providing employee feedback from observation of employees. Execute employee schedule to provide adequate coverage of production kitchen activities throughout shifts during breaks and lunches. Position is one of multiple Lead Platform Cook positions responsible for preparing, cooking and serving up to 2000 meals per meal period. This position functions as the lead for the production kitchen in preparation, cooking and service of meals in preparation of the meal periods; as well as ongoing leadership of the production cooks assigned to maintain standard levels training, communication, service, cleanliness, safety, work order flow, and any other production kitchen related items.

    **POSITION INFORMATION**

    **Salary Range**

    $20.49/hr. - $26.51/hr.

    **No. of Positions**

    3

    **Appointment Type**

    Partial Year - Career

    **Percentage of Time**

    70%

    **Shift Hours**

    Variable Shifts, Variable hours

    **Location**

    Davis

    **Union Representation**

    Yes

    **Benefits Eligible**

    Yes

    **Apply by Date**

    02/15/2022

    **PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

    Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

    Close visual acuity to read a computer screen and frequently use measuring devices

    Work in a moderate loud noise conditions

    Ability to frequently perform various physical movements to complete daily tasks as needed

    **WORK ENVIRONMENT**

    The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.

    THIS IS A PARTIAL-YEAR CAREER POSITION: Employee will be scheduled to work an average of 70% annually.

    This position is subject to furlough (June-September and could be scheduled up to 90 days) and curtailment periods (spring and winter holiday breaks where operations are suspended up to 21 days due to the academic calendar).

    Work flexible/variable schedule (sometimes in excess of scheduled shift) including occasional overtime, evenings/nights, weekends and holidays, occasionally on short notice to meet operational needs.

    Vacation may be limited during peak operational times.

    Use Personal Protective Equipment [PPE] such as hot mitts, safety shoes, goggles and cut resistant gloves.

    Work in areas where there is frequent contact with residents and guests and that can be hot, cold, dusty, wet and/or smelly.

    **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

    **Minimum Education/Experience:**

    Culinary experience and/or equivalent training in a high-volume, industrial culinary environment.

    Experience with culinary techniques, including but not limited to: sauting, grilling, frying, steaming, and preparing sauces and stocks.

    **Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :**

    Knowledge of cuisines from varying customer bases, including Regional American, Asian, Italian and Mexican, Vegetarian, Vegan and ability to prepare complex recipes and perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Skill to work with Nutrition Services and execute culinary and nutritional requirements for special diets (vegan, gluten free, kosher, etc.)As well as arithmetic skills to increase or decrease recipe yields and to convert standard culinary measurements. Skill to taste, recognize problems and make corrections; product quality, read and interpret recipes and menus, estimate ingredient requirements, check production and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and request supplies and equipment.

    Excellent customer service skills to convey a helpful, positive attitude with campus community, public and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff members. Skills to communicate both orally and in written form to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and interact effectively with co-workers, supervisors and guests. Skill to guide a wide range of tasks to student assistants and kitchen support staff.

    Skill to differentiate products composition, biodegradability, nutrition, etc.

    Skill to maintain a sanitary, safe and organized personal work area, check food temperatures throughout all HACCP steps including food preparation, meal service, and storage; complete HACCP logs, date, label and store all foods. Skill to use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment [PPE].

    **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

    **Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :**

    Problem solving skills to troubleshoot problems as they arise, find alternate solutions, and implement solutions in a professional and efficient manner.

    Knowledge of proper procedures for lifting, handling broken glass and skill to use wet floor signs when mopping floors or cleaning up spills. Skill to verify proper concentration of sanitized solution using test strips.

    **SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**

    The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

    **Background Check**

    *This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.*


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