TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (TES) FOOD SVC WORKER/COOK

FOOD SERVICE WORKER/FSW.SR/PFSW/COOKS 

Cooks: Responsible for the timely preparation of all food items according to set recipe specifications and established standards including quality, taste, appearance, portioning, waste control, food safety to ensure customer satisfaction. Using standard industrial kitchen equipment, prepare entrees and side dishes and serve as back up in the absence of the Sous Chef or Senior Cook. May be responsible for areas such as tray line, cafeteria, grills, deli, catering etc. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Food Service Workers: Duties may range from cleaning, light food preparation, tray line, hostess, dish/pot-room, catering – delivery, cashiering, balancing a cash drawer, serving, stocking. Wash pots/dishes by hand and with industrial dishwashers. Cleaning duties may include but are not limited to performing a full range of kitchen, customer areas, and bathroom tasks. Use of hand tools to sweep, mop, clean, dust, polish silverware, vacuum.  

All food service workers/cooks must follow all sanitation/safety regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures as they relate to food handling and functions of the various positions. May work independently or part of a group.

Apply By Date

(April 30, 2024); Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

Minimum Qualifications

Place minimum qualifications here Skills to maintain a sanitary, safe and organize personal work area.

Strong customer service and interpersonal and oral skills to communicate effectively with a diverse population of staff and guests.

Demonstrated experience working and communicating with customers in a professional and caring manner.

Ability to perform assigned duties in a pleasant, helpful, courteous, and productive manner.

Working knowledge of basic food terminology, sanitation/safety standards portion control, and general food service.

Knowledge of food safety handling techniques.

Cooks:

Culinary experience and/or equivalent training in a high-volume, industrial culinary environment.

Experience with culinary techniques, including but not limited to Sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, and preparing sauces and stocks.

Knowledge of cuisines from varying customer bases, including regional American, Asian, Italian and Mexican, Vegetarian, Vegan and special diets.

• Working knowledge of how to safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment in a production kitchen including but not limited to: ranges, ovens, slicers, mixers, grills, etc.
• Skills to prepare food from recipe guidelines and produce reports.
• Skills and experience to use portion control to maintain flavor, appearance, and contribute to cost containment.
• Skills to use measuring equipment and utensils.
• Skills to taste and discern product quality, read and understand recipes and menus, estimate ingredients requirements.
• Skills to check food temperatures throughout all HACCP Steps including food preparation, meal service, storage, completed HACCP logs, date, and label and store all foods.
• Skills to prepare complex recipes and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Food Service Workers:

• Experience operating a computerized cash register and making mathematical calculations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital or academic environment.
• Experience prepping, serving food.
• Skills to use appropriate PPE such as hot mitts and cut resistant gloves.
• Certification in sanitation/Food borne Illness prevention.
• Skills to verify proper concentration of sanitized solution using test strips.
• Skills to guide a wide range of tasks to student assistants and kitchen staff.

Department Description

Temporary Employment Services provides temporary staffing to UC Davis campus and UC Davis Health in Sacramento. Job Titles vary depending upon the functions of the assignments.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: Varies per job title
• Salary Frequency:  FSW &FSW SR. $20.57-20.57/PFSW 22.67/ cooks $22.55-24.29 / 
• Payroll Title: FOOD SVC WORKER/ FOOD SVC WORKER SR/ MED CTR FOOD SVC WORKER PRN/ COOK
• Number of Positions: Multiple
• Appointment Type: Limited
• Percentage of Time: Varies but may average up to 40hrs./wk
• Shift Hours: Variable
• Location: UC Davis & UC Health
• Union Representation: SX
• Benefits Eligible: Mid-Level Benefits
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy  Benefits Summary and our  Benefits Page

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time per UC Davis Policy
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness program and resources 
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Lift equipment/supplies, move containers exceeding 50 pounds. 
• Use of ladders, as well as, reach, stoop, bend, kneel when retrieving items off shelves.
• Use of various industrial kitchen equipment such as; ranges, ovens, slicers, mixers, grills.
• Stand continuously during meal service periods (up to 8hrs with scheduled breaks).  
• These positions are subject to completion of a Pre-Placement medical exam provided by Employee Health Services, at no charge to the applicant.
• Must complete mandatory Trainings within 15 days from the start date of first assignment.

Work Environment:

May be required to:

• Work for extended periods of time in environment of wide temperature variation.
• Work flexible/variable schedule (sometimes in excess of scheduled shift) including occasional overtime, evenings/nights, weekends and holidays, usually on short notice to meet operational needs.
• Work with content interruptions, distractions, and noise.
• Participate in preventive medical programs, including immunizations, medical surveillance.
• Appropriately fit and wear personal protective equipment such as TB masks, googles, face shields, gowns, gloves and safety shoes.
• Participate in medical monitoring programs, including film badges, cholinesterase tests, bioassay tests, tuberculosis test, serum tests, etc.
• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
• Must be able to move about and work in any area of assignment.

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and may be subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.  

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. 

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 . 

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