Cook – TP140966

Filing Deadline: Sun 9/27/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people
from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you
have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Position
available through UCSD Temporary Employment Services (TES). Employment through TES is an excellent way to gain valuable UCSD experience and
get your foot in the door for career positions. TES employment includes medical coverage, paid vacation & sick time, paid holidays, as well
as training and development opportunities!

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

UC San Diego is hiring temporary ten
(10) Cooks to support the campus dining restaurants for the Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters.

Duration:
This role is temporary and is anticipated to last 5.5 – 6 months

Compensation: $26.87/hour. Eligible for Mid-Level
Benefits including medical plans, paid holidays, and vacation/sick leave.

Work Schedule:
Variable

Location: 100% on-site on campus in La Jolla.

DESCRIPTION

Under
supervision, responsible for performing journeyman-level food preparation techniques in a campus kitchen. Provide training to staff and
student employees in entry-level cooking duties. Performs simple culinary duties, such as preparing food at a short grill, grab-and-go
items, made-to-order stations, making salad dressings/sauces, and cleaning and preparing produce, serving up to 1,500 meals per shift.
Ensures that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation, and safety are maintained at all times. Follow recipes and adhere to
strict food safety and allergen procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in food
  preparation and general maintenance in a kitchen or dining area; or an equivalent combination of education and
  experience.
• Experience working with standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Skills in and knowledge of related food
  service functions such as safety and sanitation, production methods, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate and
  maintain food service equipment. Skill in operating equipment such as mixers, food processors, slicers, blenders, impingers, gas range, flat
  top grill, char broiler, hot wells, deep fat fryers, rotisseries, Rheon machines, woks, saute pans, steamers, and
  kettles.
• Experience in food preparation techniques.
• Problem solving skills to handle situations such as staff shortages,
  product failures or utility equipment failures.
• Ability to conduct training programs for staff and student
  employees.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions with little supervision.
• Ability to measure dry and
  liquid food Items in units of measurement such as cup, pint, quart, pound, and oz to properly adhere to recipe and production
  requirements.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic calculations, and follow oral and written
  instructions.
• Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, students,
  staff, faculty and guests.
• Ability to accurately complete and maintain paperwork, including temperature logs and production
  records.
• Must be able to comply with all food handler procedures required by federal and state laws and department
  requirements.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent on clear Reference and Background
  Check.
• Operating needs of the department require varied work schedules, (i.e., a.m., p.m., and/or weekend shifts and/or 10-hour
  workday). Employees may be required to change work location on a daily basis as needed or for an indefinite time period.
• Health
  codes require prescribed uniform, hair covering, and good personal hygiene. Meal schedules require extreme attention to promptness and
  excellent attendance.

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect
Reporting Act (CANRA) and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age
of 18. It is the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting
responsibilities as required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy, and to complete and submit the
required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range:
$56,105 – $69,718 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.87 –
$33.39

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education,
licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the
budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader
than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when
applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs,
which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional
requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse
environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego
Principles of Community.

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.

For the University of California’s
Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment.
Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the
final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of
substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at
the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual
assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, 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

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