Senior Cook, MC Irvine- Culinary & Nutrition Services- FT Day Shift

Updated: Mar 23, 2024
Location: Irvine
Job Type:
Department: Culinary & Nutrition Services

UC Title: MED CTR COOK SR

Position Number: 40748674

Reports to: Temp Agency Staff-Non UC

Working Title: Senior Cook, Irvine

Cost Center: Culinary & Nutrition Services (428340) 

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA: Nonexempt Alt Overtime

Date Created: 1/19/2024

Job Code: 005125

Hours: 40

Shift: Day Shift

FTE: 1

Position Summary: 

Under general supervision of the Executive Chef, the Senior Cook is responsible for the conception and implementation of upscale, culturally diverse menus and recipes for patient care, retail operations and catering services.  The Senior Cook also prepares, seasons and cooks (steaming, poaching, broiling, braising, etc.) food according to the recipes using basic ingredients, from scratch and some convenience items for patient meal service, Medical Center Cafeteria, and special catered functions, in a safe and sanitary manner.  Other responsibilities include cost control, requisitioning and ensuring proper storage of food items, observance of all sanitation and safety procedures and adherence to all policies outlined by JCAHO, the University of California and the UC Medical Center.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php ) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits ). 

Salary Range: 

Hourly Rate  Minimum   $20.79            Midpoint        $23.95             Maximum   $27.10

Required Qualifications:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Previous experience as a cook, or related experience in main kitchen and/or cafeteria

Skill in various cooking techniques with the ability to follow recipes and specifications for regular and therapeutic diets

Knowledge of common cooking terminology, mathematics and standard weights and measures to prepare and adjust recipes

Must be able to work alternate schedules. days and nights, weekends and holidays

Verbal and written communication in the English language, active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, multi-task and time management

Preferred Qualifications: 

Decision-making, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, operations analysis, and quality control analysis

Basic computer application skills

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of food and production

Five years of experience in food preparations and maintenance of large kitchen, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Passing results from practical and written culinary exam

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php  

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.