University of California Santa Barbara
Job Posting Details
Position Number: Position Number:
40066393
Payroll Title: COOK
Job Code: 5523
Job Open Date:
9/30/25
Application Review Begins: 10/15/25
Department Code (Name): FDFT-Campus
Dining
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): SX-Service
Workers
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Salary Grade: N/A
Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary
range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.00/hr.
Work Location: Portola Dining
Commons, may vary
Working Days and Hours: Friday – Tuesday 12:30 pm – 9:30 (may vary)
Benefits
Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable:
N/A
Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your
application.
Department Marketing Statement:
Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises houses 10,000 students,
faculty and family residents on campus, provides support services for 9,300 students residing in the communities adjacent to the campus,
serves 21,000 customers daily in its retail and board dining programs, manages the UCSB Campus Store and University Center, hosts 150,000
guests annually for conferences and meetings, manages a major events center (Events Center), and oversees the administration of
transportation, parking and fleet services. Additional responsibilities in the HDAE portfolio include Administrative & Residential
Information Technology (ARIT) and The Club & Guest House. HDAE employs 600 full-time employees and 1,800 student employees. HDAE maintains a
physical plant of more than 3 million square feet of buildings and 250 acres of grounds and landscaping.
Benefits of
Belonging
Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC
great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the
rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working
at UC
Brief Summary of Job Duties:
The Cook performs culinary duties such as preparing soups and
casseroles, grilling, roasting or barbecuing foods, working a saute station, and preparing and assembling made-to-order entrees serving up
to 1,500 meals per shift. Ensures that assigned responsibilities are accomplished and that high standards of food quality, service,
sanitation and safety are met at all times. Assists with student training, food production and sanitation.
Required
Qualifications:
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work
Experience
- 1-3 years Culinary experience in a high-volume culinary environment.
- Knowledge of and experience with culinary
techniques, including but not inclusive of sauteing, grilling, frying, steaming, preparing sauces and stocks. - Or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Satisfactory criminal history
background check - UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work
standing for up to 8 hours per day. - Work hours/days may vary
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 allegation 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.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the
policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or
laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as
defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Job Functions and
Percentages of Time:
- Culinary Production – 65%
– Prepares assigned menu items daily.
* Maintains service,
portion control, safety and sanitation assurance within a specific area.
* Employs effective and timely professional techniques with
regards to food preparation, portion control, utilizing leftover food items, recognizing safety, budget and quality factors.
* Helps to
test new recipes. May be required to revise recipes as necessary for many different customer bases, including Regional American, Asian,
Italian and Mexican, vegetarian, Vegan and special diets.
* Works with perishable products inspecting for freshness and safety during
production, service and storage. Adjusts refrigeration and heating techniques to ensure products remain safe for consumption. Identifies
problem areas and brings to the attention of the supervisor.
* Prepares food items for catered events or special meals. Ensures that
items meet the client’s needs.
- Supervision and Training-25 %
-Assists with student training in food production and
sanitation. Determines work assignments.
* Serves on interview committees.
* Directs staff utilizing current culinary techniques in
production, presentation, and service to ensure the highest quality is maintained.
* Assures that standards for freshness and quality of
product are consistently met.
* Assists in assigning specific jobs to student staff throughout the shift, keeping staff on task and able
to meet multiple daily deadlines. Assures staff consistently uses culinary techniques current with style of service, i.e.- batch cooking,
cooking to order, etc.
* Assures student staff are utilizing appropriate cleaning agents for assigned jobs.
* Assures that supervised
student staff follow all university and departmental policies.
- Safety, Sanitation and HACCP- 5%
-Maintains food
quality and safety guidelines to achieve the highest public health standards and reduce the risk of food borne illness.
* Records HACCP
time and temperature logs as needed. Maintains HACCP guidelines to ensure practices are in continued compliance with State and Federal
Sanitation Guidelines.
* Satisfactorily completes clean up during and after service.
* Utilizes appropriate cleaning agents for
assigned area.
- Other Duties – 5%
-Provides assistance and support for other kitchen departments as time permits.
*
Cleans large and small equipment during building closure periods and throughout the year.
* Notifies the production staff and/or managers
of broken, unsafe and/or unmet equipment needs on a timely basis.
* Displays a sense of teamwork. Interacts effectively as a team member
with sensitivity towards a multicultural work and living environment.
* Participates in production and other unit and/or departmental
meetings and workshops on a regular basis.
* Maybe required to work at a campus field kitchen in remote locations to provide food for the
adjacent community in times of disaster.
UC Vaccination Programs Policy:
As a condition of employment, you
will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs. As a condition of Physical
Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals** must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by
providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly
declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the
policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
For more information, please visit
University of California Policy on Vaccinations – https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
**Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically
access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a
Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the
public, is not a Covered Individual.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
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 status under state or
federal law.
Reasonable Accommodations:
The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the
accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at
805-893-4664 or email [email protected]. This contact information is for
accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Privacy Notification
Statement
Application Status: If you would like to check the status of your
application, please log into the Candidate Gateway where you applied and click on ‘my activities’.
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