COOK SR (Lead Cook)
Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Department PurposeStudent 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 owned/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 .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.Job SummaryUnder 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. Cook all food assigned to
standards of excellent taste, quality & appearance. Prepare food
from scratch including entrees, starches, vegetables, gravies &
sauces, soups, breads, desserts, etc. Work independently preparing
entrees & following recipes & menus & batch cooking guidelines
without direction. Ensure all items are prepared on time with
designated presentation. Monitor cost control by using professional
techniques with regards to food production, portion control,
utilizing leftover food items, recognizing safety, budget & quality
factors & tracking food usage using daily report. Maintain unit
standards for product quality, service, cleanliness, communication,
training & work order flow. Prepare menus for special events.
Provide training to staff. Continuously monitor & receive customer
orders, read tickets, monitor ticket times, communicate when
assistance is needed. Review on hand levels & communicate facility
needs. Receive & review incoming shipments, & confirm quality &
safety of product, as well as accurate product delivery &
invoicing. Complete assigned inventory for facility in an accurate
& timely fashion. Provide guidance & support to other cooks through
training, delegation of duties, & decision making. Be a
solution-oriented leader to direct or fill vacancies/absences in
various areas/tasks normally filled by alternate staff. Model
culinary & customer service department wide expectations. Interact
with internal & external customers by demonstrating
professionalism, enthusiasm & integrity. Convey welcoming attitude.
Ensure positive guest experience by accommodating special requests
& making suggestions. Keep work area clean & debris free. Identify
& correct hazards. Set-up/clean equipment, worktables, sinks &
drains at beginning & end of shift. Ensure compliance with State &
Federal Sanitation Guidelines. Wash pots, pans, food preparation
bowls & dishes. Perform full range of kitchen cleaning.POSITION
INFORMATIONSalary Range$21.73/hr. - $28.13/hr.No. of Positions
2Appointment TypeCareer- Partial yearPercentage of Time70%Shift
HoursManager will adviseLocationDavis, CAUnion RepresentationYes -
SXBenefits EligibleYesApply by Date04/17/2024
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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