Dining Cook
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Job ID: 74958
JOB POSTING Multiple full time Partial Year Career positions available in multiple Dining Halls across the UC Santa Cruz campus.Benefits to working at UC Santa Cruz include: Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance PlansUC Retirement PlansGroup Term Life InsuranceLegal InsurancePet InsurancePaid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leaveMeal AllowanceNote: Passing a pre-employment criminal history background check is a requirement for hire into this position. Due to the critical nature of the position, in cases when a background check is not completed within 45 days, the department may choose to rescind the conditional offer of employment. HOW TO APPLYFor full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our website. How to ApplyTroubleshootingTips for ApplicantsFAQ'sINITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)UC Santa Cruz jobs are posted until filled. All application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring team for consideration. NOTE: Applicants who miss the IRD are still encouraged to apply; their materials will still be forwarded for consideration if requested by the hiring team. Application materials cannot be accepted outside of the jobs portal. Applications cannot be edited on an applicant's behalf. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, view this link.The IRD for this job is: 01-09-2025 ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZUC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWColleges, Housing, and Educational Services (CHES) is a multi-funded organization within the Division of Student Affairs and Success (DSAS) at the University of California (UC) Santa Cruz. CHES provides leadership in the areas of college student life and residential services, housing services, facilities, capital planning, dining services, conference services, early education services, and business and financial analysis for these areas.CHES provides on-campus housing and dining services to approximately 9,500 undergraduate and graduate students in ten residential colleges and six multi-college affiliated residential communities, which support single students and students with families.UC Santa Cruz Dining is instrumental in the success of our students as well as providing services to staff, faculty and guests of the campus. Our mission is to be committed to creating a diverse, safe, fun and trusting environment for our guests and team; building an innovative dining program providing high quality service and food while embracing social, nutritional and financial responsibilities.More information can be found at: https://dining.ucsc.edu/JOB SUMMARYUnder the supervision of managers, and/or the direction of higher level cooks, the incumbent prepares food appropriate to level of skills of a 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. Follows policies, rules and regulations of the University. Ensures health and safety guidelines are practiced. Performing under supervision, this is a journeyman position with experience and competency in food preparation. Performs other related duties as assigned.APPOINTMENT INFORMATIONBudgeted Salary: $24.05/hourlyUnder California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefitsSchedule Information:Full-time, FixedPercentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per WeekDays of the Week: To be determined and details to be discussed at the interviewShift Includes: Day, Evenings Night, Weekends, to be determined and discussed at the interviewEmployee Classification: Partial Year Career, Furlough to be determined and details to be discussed at the interviewJob End Date: NoneWork Location: UC Santa Cruz Main CampusUnion Representation: Service Employees (SX)Job Code Classification: COOK (005523)Travel: Never or RarelyJOB DUTIES60% - Food ProductionPrepares assigned menu items following recipes and production sheets for all meals. Follows the standard HACCP principles of food preparation, safety and sanitation in food production.Merchandises food including garnishing for serving presentation. Participates in ongoing customer service programs which include "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 and sauces, soups, breads, desserts, and other dishes. Responsible for preparing entrees and works independently following cycle menus without directions.Makes recommendations to Senior Cook or managers on problem recipes and may up-date, correct and modify recipes.15% - Quality AssurancePerforms taste tests for quality and distributes prepared food at correct temperatures prior to service for meals in designated service areas. Batch cooks food items as appropriate.Frequently checks service line to ensure quality control and HACCP standards are met. Stores products to maximize quality and food safety.\Stores leftover food properly and makes recommendations for planned usage of leftovers. Prepares and dates food samples taken from service. Independently decides reuse value for foods following HACCP guidelines.15% - Safety and SanitationEnsures the cleanliness, safety and sanitation of designated storage and work areas, kitchen equipment and utensils used in food production.Cleans equipment, work tables, sinks and drains in kitchen areas.As needed or directed, assists with cleanliness of tables, chairs and self-service areas. Sweeps, mops and vacuums floors in dining and kitchen areas. At closing and as directed, cleans all equipment, countertops, tabletops; empties all trash, recycling and compost cans; pulls floor mats and places chairs on top of the tables.Sweeps kitchen floors, mops floors as per current practice and procedure, and cleans out drains.Cleans restrooms to include but not limited to washing sinks, counters, walls, and mirrors. Washes commodes and urinals and mops floors as per current practice and procedure.At opening and as directed, places chairs on the floor and replaces the floor mats.Instructs and directs kitchen staff as needed. Works in a safe and responsible manner while not putting others at risk. This includes complying with applicable policies and regulations, using personal safety gear, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards and reporting unsafe conditions.Independently and safely uses, assembles, disassembles and trains others in the use of any kitchen equipment. Identifies problems with equipment and reports to management.10% - Other Related ResponsibilitiesMay instruct and direct the work of other staff to specified meal requirements.May train, instruct and direct other staff.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSDemonstrated knowledge and expertise in a variety cooking techniques and recipes for food preparation in a large dining services program.Demonstrated knowledge of how to prepare sauces, soups, vegetables, baked products and entrees.Demonstrated experience in increasingly complex levels of cooking in a large food service environment as well as general kitchen maintenance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Communication skills and abilities to direct other staff work and to provide training to less experienced staff.Communication skills to interact with customers and take orders for display cooking or other special events.Knowledge of appropriate temperature requirements for the safe serving, handling and storage of food.Knowledge of how to safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment in a production kitchen.Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures for food preparation, storage, and service.Knowledge of merchandising and presentation techniques of food service.Ability to taste and discern product quality, to read and understand recipes and menus, accurately estimate ingredient requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and accurately requisition supplies and equipment.Ability to prepare complex recipes of a complexity appropriate to the job title and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.Ability to follow oral and written instructions.Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team-based environment.Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse groups. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBilingual in Spanish/ English, or willingness to learn SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTSelected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. If the background check has not been completed within 45 days, the department may rescind the conditional offer of employment.Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process. All employees must be able to pass the UCSC Dining Food Handler Card test within 90 days of employment, or already be in possession of a California Food Handler Card or ServSafe certification upon hire.Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTAs a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment PolicyUC Anti-Discrimination PolicyAbusive Conduct in the Workplace SAFETY STATEMENTAll UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.NOTICE OF AVAILABILITYIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUBiz3WS3zErEGOhSOu7KZZPzGkTwr2/view?usp=sharing. This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1. EEO/AAThe University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
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To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
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