Assistant Catering Chef

Campus Dining 

University of California, Santa Barbara

Summary of Job Details:

Under the general supervision of the Club Chef, the Club Catering Sous Chef is responsible for planning, prepping, and executing catering events at The Club in conjunction with full-time kitchen employees and part-time student staff. Must be able to perform advanced culinary tasks, including all aspects of food preparation, with particular attention to quality control and presentation. Assists the Club Chef with menu item creation, purchasing, inventory, and student supervision as needed. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including mornings, nights, weekends, overtime, and reassignment to other campus catering departments as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• 1-3 years previous catering experience with a strong command of fundamentals.

• 1-3 years demonstrated ability to organize and manage a high volume kitchen as well as produce specially requested menu items.

• 1-3 years experience in plated service, baking, appetizers, and hot/cold food buffets.

• Detail oriented, specialized in utilizing the freshest of ingredients and producing items from scratch with an artistic and innovative presentation.

• Knowledge of state and federal safety and sanitation regulations regarding proper handling, storing, cooking and holding temperatures and proper use and cleaning of kitchen equipment. Ability to train others in these areas.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory conviction history background check

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

• Work days and hours will vary, evenings and weekends included.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for up to 8 hours a day.

• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Pay Rate/Range: $24.53/hr. - $28.18/hr.

Days/Hours: Varies

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits 

UC Santa Barbara 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.

Application review begins: 04/22/2024

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #67413