COOK

Cook Position at International House

International House, affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley, is seeking a Cook for its dining hall. This journeyman-level position reports to the Chef Manager and may assume a leadership role in the kitchen by organizing and directing the production staff for scheduled meal service. The Cook prepares main entrees and more complex recipes while ensuring that health and safety guidelines are practiced.

Responsibilities include:

• Food Production: Prepare assigned menu items following department recipes and production sheets for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and/or dinner, including entrees, side dishes, soups, breads, desserts, etc., following the standard HACCP principles of food preparation, safety, and sanitation in food production and service.
• Quality Assurance: Decide re-use values for food, following HACCP guidelines. Distribute prepared food at correct temperatures prior to service for specified meals to designated serving areas. Batch cook food items as appropriate for organic and standard menu. Store products to maximize quality. Store leftover food properly and with Manager and/or plans usage.
• Safety and Sanitation: Safely operate and maintain all equipment used in food production and service, including mixer, food processor, ovens, steamers, fryers, grills, etc. Ensure the cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of designated storage and work areas, large and small equipment, and utensils used in food production.
• Direction/Training: Plan own production schedule with Executive Chef, Manager, Sous Chef or Senior Cook. Instruct and direct the work of the kitchen staff to meet specified meal hour requirements. Direct service staff during meal service, i.e. presentation, plating, portion control, quality control. Train other production staff, including demonstration cooking, in absence of Senior Cook or Sous Chef. Provide oversight and mentoring of food service workers and student staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Experience in food preparation and general maintenance in a kitchen.
• Ability to work independently and to prepare multiple menu items for a meal.
• Ability to successfully perform demonstration cooking and to prepare quality baked products.
• Ability to follow recipes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Ability to complete service records accurately at the conclusion of a meal.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Salary and Benefits: The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.22. This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply: To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.