Senior Cook, Dining Services

Position InformationUC Riverside's Dining Services is recruiting for a Senior Cook. The full salary range for the Senior Cook is $20.57 - $27.69 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Under the direction of the shift supervisor, the Senior Cook is responsible for providing supervision, team leadership, training and support in the production, service and documentation of multiple food products for multiple stations or units from a specified menu. Follows established timelines for food production as required by customer flow. Interacts with team members and guests in a high volume dining setting. Incumbents typically act as working supervisors for groups of Cooks and Assistant Cooks; maintains quality through efficient food preparation methods; and may prepare specialized culinary menus.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.#CBEducation Education RequirementsDegree or Certificate in Culinary Arts (Preferred)License RequirementsCA DL (Preferred)Certification RequirementsServe Safe Certificates. (Preferred)Experience Requirements4 years recent experience with food preparation and general maintenance of a kitchen area, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)Recent experience working in a high volume restaurant or food service operation. (Required)Experience operating equipment commonly found in a large production kitchen or retail kitchen. (Required)Experience performing the principles of food preparation and handling, including standardized recipes, batch cooking, and proper temperatures for storage and service (Required)Experience with training, supervising, and evaluating the performance of assigned personnel. (Preferred)Experience in directing, organizing, and prioritizing workload to meet required deadlines and department objectives. (Preferred)Experience in a supervisory role responsible for evaluating, scheduling, directing, and complaint resolution. (Preferred)Minimum RequirementsKnowledge and experience performing various standard cooking methods including but not limited to braising, broiling, grilling, stir-frying, blanching, steaming, sauteing, frying, baking, proofing, and glazing. Demonstrated skill communicating effectively and professionally using tact and diplomacy. Knowledge of general rules and procedures for sanitation and safety as it applies to food preparation areas, kitchens and storage areas. Demonstrated skill writing legibly and recording information as necessary to perform job responsibilities. Proven ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload. Injury Illness Prevention Program Guidelines: Work in a safe and responsible manner while not putting self or others at risk. Comply with applicable policies and regulations; using personal safety gear, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting unsafe conditions. Must be able to exert well-paced mobility of up to four hours in length and stand continuously throughout an eight hour shift on uncarpeted surfaces. Must be able to move 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally following safety guidelines. Must be able to stand, walk, climb, stoop, push, reach and crouch for extended periods of time, as required to complete job assignments. Ability to work in temperature extremes, continuous noise, and physical risks found in food service environment. Proven ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload. Must successfully pass Food Safety Certification. Proven ability to read, speak, and understand English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties and communicate effectively with staff, management, and customers. Demonstrated skill performing basic arithmetic calculations, such as adding and subtracting whole numbers, decimals and fractions as is necessary to perform the job responsibilities. Demonstrated skill with reading instructions and understanding common food preparation measurements and terms in English. Demonstrated skill with cutting, slicing, and measuring dry and liquid food items in units of measurements, such as cup, pint, ounce, quart and pounds.Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships. Demonstrated skills in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues. Proven ability to work effectively in a strong service environment that is subject to constantly changing priorities. Knowledge of or experience working with automated menu management systems Knowledge of supervisory and management principles equivalent to certificate or coursework in a supervisory development program. Proven ability to invite information, constructive criticism, and cooperation from others.Additional InformationIn the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Created: 2025-05-23