Cook

CookMust-Have Qualifications • 2+ years of recent experience as a Line Cook, Prep Cook, Grill Cook, or Restaurant Cook. • Experience working in high-volume, made-to-order restaurant environments. • Strong knife skills including chopping, dicing, slicing, and food prep techniques. • Experience with batch cooking and food production. • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards. • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds. • Ability to work full-time, including evening shifts ending between 9:30 PM and 10:00 PM. • Strong teamwork and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications • Experience in university dining, hospitality, hotel, or large-scale food service operations. • ServSafe Food Handler or Food Safety Certification. • Experience operating grills, fryers, sauté stations, or exhibition cooking stations. • Bilingual English/Spanish.About the Role UCLA Dining is seeking experienced Cooks to support its residential and retail dining operations. This position is ideal for candidates with restaurant line cook experience from high-volume, made-to-order environments such as BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, California Pizza Kitchen, Texas Roadhouse, Cheesecake Factory, Islands, or similar concepts. The Cook will prepare and serve quality food in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and customer service standards. Successful candidates will be comfortable executing multiple orders simultaneously, working evening shifts, and contributing to a team-oriented kitchen operation.Day-to-Day Responsibilities • Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to established recipes and quality standards. • Perform food preparation activities including chopping, slicing, dicing, marinating, portioning, and batch cooking. • Operate stations such as grill, sauté, fry, pantry, or assembly line during service. • Maintain appropriate food temperatures and adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines. • Restock ingredients and supplies throughout shifts. • Clean and organize workstations, equipment, and kitchen areas. • Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and service during peak meal periods. • Support large volume meal production while maintaining consistency and quality.