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Food Service Worker Senior, Floater

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $21.05/Hr. - USD $27.75/Hr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Jul 31, 2026
Department Summary At UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services (H&HS), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&HS team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&HS team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Position Summary UCLA Housing-Dining is committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and diverse dining experiences for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The department plays a critical role in supporting the campus community by providing a variety of meal options that cater to different dietary needs and preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options. Our purpose is to enhance the student experience through exceptional food service while fostering community and promoting sustainability. With multiple dining facilities across campus, including Anchor Restaurants (Residential Restaurants---All-You-Care-to-Eat", and Boutiques (QSR's), we serve thousands of meals daily to a diverse population. Our team is comprised of highly skilled managerial, career, and casual staff, who are dedicated to delivering excellent customer service, ensuring food safety, and maintaining an inclusive dining environment. The department is also responsible for budgeting and fiduciary control, continuously balancing quality service with operational efficiency. Key objectives include maintaining high standards of food quality and service, supporting the university's sustainability initiatives through responsible sourcing and waste reduction, and providing flexible and inclusive dining options that meet the evolving needs of the campus community. Additionally, we are committed to staff development, offering training and growth opportunities to enhance team performance and ensure compliance with safety and operational guidelines. Through strategic planning, innovation, and collaboration, UCLA Housing-Dining strives to contribute to the overall well-being of the campus, creating a welcoming environment for all. Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications* 1-2 Years One to two years of experience in food preparation and general maintenance in a kitchen or dining area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Preferred) Ability to read, understand and speak English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties. (Required) Skill in interacting effectively with guests and team members and managers in a high volume public contact setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, and problem solving techniques. (Required) Time management and organization skills to review daily production needs and plan daily work schedule. (Required) Ability to lead small teams, 1-5 people, in a collaborative manner, motivating team to complete tasks effectively and efficiently. (Required) Ability to learn and apply the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage and service within a food establishment. (Required) Ability to measure dry and liquid food stuffs in units of measurement such as cup, pint, quart, pound, and oz. to properly adhere to recipe and production requirements. (Required) Ability to operate equipment such as grills, pizza ovens, fryers, mixers, food processors, food cutters, meat slicers, blenders, hot wells, radio communication devices, hydraulic lifts, trash compactors, ware washing, garbage disposal, and refuse pulper equipment. (Required) Skill in adding and subtracting whole numbers, decimals and fractions sufficient to properly adhere to production and customer flow parameters. (Required) Knowledge of the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage and service within a food establishment. (Required) Culinary knowledge of food inventory, recipes, menus and production methods, including a good understanding of culinary terminology. (Required) Ability to accurately complete and maintain paperwork, including temperature logs and production records. (Required) Ability to effectively work in different dining locations as assigned on a daily basis. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations High School Diploma (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination. Reading Comprehension Test: A reading assessment will be conducted. Schedule Working hours will vary will include nights and weekends. Union/Policy Covered SX-Service Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=MI-DPT317000-JA005651-PD208612