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University of California, Irvine

COOK

Irvine, CA · On-site

$21.48/hr

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. Dining Services oversees over 30 dining locations on campus with residential dining halls, retail dining, concessions and catering. The department ...

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To thrive in a UCI Dining position, strong customer service skills, food safety knowledge, and basic math abilities are essential, with a high school diploma or equivalent often preferred. Experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food preparation equipment, and knowledge of food handling certifications like ServSafe can be valuable. Exceptional teamwork, adaptability, and communication skills help individuals provide a positive dining experience and respond to a dynamic campus environment. These skills ensure efficient service, safety compliance, and a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors.

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COOK

COOK

University of California, Irvine

Irvine, CA • On-site

$21.48/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

University Of California Irvine rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

65th of 536 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Who We Are
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
Dining Services oversees over 30 dining locations on campus with residential dining halls, retail dining, concessions and catering. The department employs over 850 employees in a typical year. In addition to serving food to the campus community, Dining Services also works in conjunction with departments and various groups in planning their events and ensuring university requirements are met.
Your Role on the Team
Under supervision of Food Service Manager and or Sr. Cook, incumbent performs journeyman level food preparation. This would include: proper food handling, proper knife and equipment handling, proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment. Recording of product usage, plating of food, portion control, cooking, assisting in catering and special events.
Partial Year Career Position is for 10 months at 100%. Must work Nights and Weekends.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required:
  • Skill to communicate clearly to a variety of people.
  • Speak, write and understand the English language.

Preferred:
  • Knowledge of cooking and food preparation.
  • Knowledge of safe food handling guidelines.
  • Operating equipment correctly, stocking ability.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing.
  • 1-3 Years Experience as a Cook or closely related role.
  • 1-3 Years Experience as a cook involving the preparation and cooking of a variety of food in large quantities in the kitchen of a club, restaurant, hospital or other institute.

Special Conditions:
  • Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and special events.

Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $25.00- $25.00 (Hourly).
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
  • Background Check and Live Scan
  • Employment Misconduct*
  • Legal Right to work in the United States
  • Vaccination Policies
  • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
  • Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As 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.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
  • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
  • E-Verify
  • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
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