Cook

About the Role

The Cook is primarily responsible for prepping and producing menu items for Plateia Restaurant guests and in-room dining items for LCC hotel guests. The incumbent interacts with team members and clients in a high-volume restaurant environment. The Cook may also assist the LCC Banquets team based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce menu items for restaurant and in-room dining guests
• Interact with team members and clients in a high-volume environment
• Assist the LCC Banquets team as needed
• Read, understand, and follow recipes, measurements, and portion sizes
• Apply knowledge of sanitation, safety, and inventory control in food production, storage, and service
• Comply with safety standards for personal and public safety
• Produce and present food in a high-volume restaurant environment under fluctuating workloads and schedules
• Review daily orders and plan work schedules using organizational and time management skills
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Operate independently and exercise good judgment to ensure customer satisfaction

Requirements

• 3+ years of food preparation and general kitchen maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties
• Ability to engage with diverse populations respectfully and in a culturally responsive manner
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
• Strong culinary techniques, practices, and understanding of culinary terminology
• Available to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sanitation and safety rules for food production, storage, and service
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Ability to exercise good judgment independently

Special Conditions for Employment

• Continued employment contingent upon satisfactory background investigation
• Live Scan background check required prior to start of employment
• Must be 18 years or older
• Employment contingent upon completion of a satisfactory pre-placement physical examination

Pay

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, and certifications, among other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common.

Benefits

Benefits start on day one. Visit UC Benefit package to discover available benefits and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate total compensation value with benefits.

Schedule

Variable, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.