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Job Description
Position is one of multiple Cook positions responsible for preparing, cooking and serving up to 2000 meals per meal period in a platform, back kitchen, catering, or demonstration setting throughout the dining room. Position is Per Diem on-call and without standardized schedule. This position functions at the guest journey level, interacting and attending to their requests as needed.
Cook all food assigned to standards of excellent taste, quality & appearance. Prepare food from scratch including entrees, starches, vegetables, gravies & sauces, soups, breads, desserts & other dishes. Work independently preparing entrees & following recipes, menu cycles and/or batch cooking guidelines without direction. Ensure all items are prepared & served on time with designated presentation & flavor standards.
Multi task & monitor cost control by using professional techniques with regards to food production, portion control, utilizing leftover food items, recognizing dietary & allergen restrictions, safety, budget & quality factors & tracking food usage utilizing the daily usage report. Perform pre & post-production responsibilities. Prepare menus for catered events or special meals. Guide food preparation & service duties to kitchen support staff & provide training & support to less experienced staff. Guide, delegate & assign a wide range of tasks to student assistants.
Position is one of multiple Cook positions responsible preparing, cooking and serving up to 2000 meals per meal period. This position functions at the journey level in preparation and service of meals.
Apply By Date: 03/10/2026 by 11:59pm
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / experience / training Culinary experience and/or equivalent training in a high-volume, industrial culinary environment. Experience with culinary techniques, including but not limited to: sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, and preparing sauces and stocks. Customer service experience to cooperate with public and other staff members and convey a helpful, positive attitude. Knowledge of cuisines from varying customer bases, including Regional American, Asian, Italian and Mexican, Vegetarian, Vegan. Skill to check recipes, recognize problems and make corrections as needed. Skills to communicate in English, both orally and in written form to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and interact effectively with co-workers, supervisors and guests. Interpersonal skills to work effectively with and provide excellent customer service to a diverse campus community; communication skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience executing culinary and nutritional requirements for special diets (vegan, gluten free, kosher, etc.). Skill to taste and discern; 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. Skill to maintain a sanitary, safe and organized personal work area. Skill to 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]. Skill to guide a wide range of tasks to kitchen support staff. Skill to differentiate products composition, biodegradability, nutrition, etc. 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.
Key Responsibilities
50% - Culinary Planning & Quality Control 25% - Customer Services and Professional Communication 15% - Safety & Sanitation 10% - Sustainability & Custodial Duties
Department Overview
Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is a self-supporting auxiliary that provides housing and dining services to approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities (university owner/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for the campus community. SHDS also provides student support and conference housing services to the campus and general community. For more information about SHDS visit our website at http://www.housing.ucdavis.edu.
Student Housing and Dining Services has adopted the following Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement:
-Student Housing and Dining Services is committed to serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our institutional commitment to embrace diversity and practice inclusive excellence, we expect every member of our community to acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life-long learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our differences and commonalities while growing in all areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary or Pay Range: $26.83/hr. Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly Salary Grade: STEPSUC Job Title: COOK PD UC Job Code: 005520 Number of Positions: 14 Appointment Type: Staff: Per Diem Percentage of Time: 1% Shift (Work Schedule): TBD Location: Davis, CA Union Representation: SX-Service Workers Benefits Eligible: No
This position is 100% on-site Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining units employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html
High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your familys needs UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
Physical Demands
Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Environmental Demands
Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours
Mental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration - Never 0 Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning - Never 0 Hours Ability to organize & prioritize - Never 0 Hours Communication skills - Never 0 Hours Numerical skills - Never 0 Hours Constant Interaction - Never 0 Hours Customer/Patient Contact - Never 0 Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Never 0 Hours
Work Environment
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
This is a Per Diem Appointment: There is no permanent schedule