Ammatka Cafe Chef

Located in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus, The Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley’s public science center, inspires and engages millions each year through science discovery and learning in ways that advance equity and opportunity. Located in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus, The Lawrence welcomes over 100,000 visitors per year to programs and events onsite and hundreds of thousands more in schools and community settings across Northern California.

Our programs, products, and research impact youth, communities, educators, leaders and partners locally, nationally and globally. The Lawrence Hall of Science is the home of UC Berkeley’s ‘ottoy Initiative. The ‘ottoy Initiative aims to foster understanding of and respect for Ohlone people and culture and to repair and improve UC Berkeley’s relationship with the Ohlone community.

As the home of UC Berkeley’s ‘ottoy Initiative, The Lawrence Hall of Science offers multiple culinary experiences at The Lawrence and across the UC Berkeley campus designed to foster understanding of and respect for Ohlone people and culture. These experiences are all serviced by the ‘ammatka Kitchen, located at The Lawrence Hall of Science.

The Chef supports all aspects of food service operations for the ‘ammatka Kitchen at the Lawrence Hall of Science, which is the home of UC Berkeley’s ‘ottoy Initiative. This position prepares, cooks, and serves both made-to-order and grab-and-go food for the onsite cafe and other culinary offerings across the UC Berkeley campus. The Chef assists with food preparation, presentation, customer service, catering, point-of-sale transactions, and the cleaning and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and tableware.

This role is dedicated to fostering understanding of and respect for Ohlone people and culture through culinary experiences and is committed to creating inclusive work environments for diverse communities.

Food Preparation, Production & Service

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items using a variety of cooking methods, including grilling, frying, baking, and oven production, in accordance with ‘ammatka Kitchen recipes and quality standards.
• Assist with menu production, food preparation, portioning, plating, and packaging to ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and inventory levels; replenish products and supplies to meet customer demand.
• Support cafe, catering, and special event operations by preparing food for onsite and campus-wide service.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, food preparation areas, workstations, utensils, and service areas.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, fryers, mixers, and steamers.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of food products using FIFO and HACCP principles.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.

Customer Service & Culinary Operations

• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain a welcoming dining experience for guests and colleagues.
• Maintain knowledge of menu offerings, ingredients, allergens, and food preparation methods.
• Serve and present food using established portion-control and food-safety standards.
• Assist with transporting, delivering, and serving food at multiple campus locations and events.
• Be a public-facing voice for the kitchen; event presentations showcasing technique and ingredients used from traditional Ohlone recipes.
• Oversee kitchen staff and ensure all food service health, safety, nutritional, recipe, policies, and guidelines are adhered to at all times.
• Advise on and coordinate staffing needs and schedules; provide…