Cook - TP140966
UC San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $26.87 - $33.39 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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COOK (FULL TIME)
Eurest —San Diego, CA
- $24.00 - $26.50 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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13d
Line Cook
True Food Kitchen —San Diego, CA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Restaurant
- Employee assistance program
- Pet insurance
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Line Cook
Paradise Village —National City, CA
- $18.50 - $23.33 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook II (FT) (AM/PM) ("Cocinero/a de Linea")
EVANS HOTELS LLC —La Jolla, CA
- $28.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Free parking
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
7d
Cook III
Marriott La Jolla —La Jolla, CA
- $29.25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Disability insurance
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9d
Cook - Part Time
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa —San Diego, CA
- $22 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
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3d
Line Cook (plus $3- $6 per hour in tips)
Shawarma Guys —San Diego, CA
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- 401(k)
14d
Line Cook (plus $3- $6 per hour in tips)
Shawarma Guys —San Diego, CA
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- 401(k)
14d
Line Cook (plus $3- $6 per hour in tips)
Shawarma Guys —La Mesa, CA
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- 401(k)
14d
School Cook
Rising Star Preschool —San Diego, CA
- From $21 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Preschool
- Children
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
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Cook
St. Paul's Senior Services —San Diego, CA
- $21.00 - $27.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Cook I
Estancia La Jolla, A Noble House Hotel —La Jolla, CA
- $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Line Cook
Fork It —El Cajon, CA
- $16.90 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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PREP COOK (FULL TIME)
CulinArt Sector —San Diego, CA
- $23 - $24 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Serving
- 1 year
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Market Line Cook (AM Shift)
Town and Country Resort —San Diego, CA
- $20.35 - $23.35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
- 1 year
Line Cook III (FT) (AM/PM) ("Cocinero/a de Linea")
The Lodge at Torrey Pines —La Jolla, CA
- $27.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
9d
AM/PM Line Cook - $20/hr
Remington Lodging & Hospitality —San Diego, CA
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- Kitchen
Quick Apply
AM Pastry/Donut Cook
Dodo Bird Donuts —La Jolla, CA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- English
- Research
- 3 years
- Paid training
- Employee discount
Quick Apply
4d
AM/PM Line Cook - $20/hr
Remington Hospitality —San Diego, CA
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- Kitchen

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Cook - TP140966

UC San Diego -
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Temporary
$26.87 - $33.39 an hour
9 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance

Qualifications

Steam cooking
Kitchen health and safety standards
Food production
Recipe adherence
Customer communication
Food service health code compliance
Kitchen staff training
Equipment malfunction response
Conducting training sessions
Weight measurement
Measuring ingredients
Staff development

Full Job Description

Other
San Diego, CA 92093, United States

Payroll Title:

COOK

Department:

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Hiring Pay Scale

$26.87/ Hour

Worksite:

Various

Appointment Type:

Temp

Appointment Percent:

100%

Union:

SX Contract

Total Openings:

100

Work Schedule:

Variable, 8 hrs/day, Variable

#TP140966 Cook

Filing Deadline: Sun 9/27/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Position available through UCSD Temporary Employment Services (TES). Employment through TES is an excellent way to gain valuable UCSD experience and get your foot in the door for career positions. TES employment includes medical coverage, paid vacation & sick time, paid holidays, as well as training and development opportunities!

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

UC San Diego is hiring temporary ten (10) Cooks to support the campus dining restaurants for the Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters.

Duration: This role is temporary and is anticipated to last 5.5 - 6 months

Compensation: $26.87/hour. Eligible for Mid-Level Benefits including medical plans, paid holidays, and vacation/sick leave.

Work Schedule: Variable

Location: 100% on-site on campus in La Jolla.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, responsible for performing journeyman-level food preparation techniques in a campus kitchen. Provide training to staff and student employees in entry-level cooking duties. Performs simple culinary duties, such as preparing food at a short grill, grab-and-go items, made-to-order stations, making salad dressings/sauces, and cleaning and preparing produce, serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Ensures that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation, and safety are maintained at all times. Follow recipes and adhere to strict food safety and allergen procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in food preparation and general maintenance in a kitchen or dining area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working with standardized recipes and production sheets.
Skills in and knowledge of related food service functions such as safety and sanitation, production methods, and equipment maintenance.
Ability to safely operate and maintain food service equipment. Skill in operating equipment such as mixers, food processors, slicers, blenders, impingers, gas range, flat top grill, char broiler, hot wells, deep fat fryers, rotisseries, Rheon machines, woks, sauté pans, steamers, and kettles.
Experience in food preparation techniques.
Problem solving skills to handle situations such as staff shortages, product failures or utility equipment failures.
Ability to conduct training programs for staff and student employees.
Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions with little supervision.
Ability to measure dry and liquid food Items in units of measurement such as cup, pint, quart, pound, and oz to properly adhere to recipe and production requirements.
Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic calculations, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, students, staff, faculty and guests.
Ability to accurately complete and maintain paperwork, including temperature logs and production records.
Must be able to comply with all food handler procedures required by federal and state laws and department requirements.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Job offer is contingent on clear Reference and Background Check.
Operating needs of the department require varied work schedules, (i.e., a.m., p.m., and/or weekend shifts and/or 10-hour workday). Employees may be required to change work location on a daily basis as needed or for an indefinite time period.
Health codes require prescribed uniform, hair covering, and good personal hygiene. Meal schedules require extreme attention to promptness and excellent attendance.

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age of 18. It is the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy, and to complete and submit the required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $56,105 - $69,718 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.87 - $33.39

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

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

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Details

Date Posted

08/14/2026

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