Constellation Cook

Constellation Institute • Berkeley, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a passionate and reliable cook or chef to join our team. Our culinary program provides lunch and dinners to a busy research office, with meals designed and prepared collaboratively each week by the team. We aim to deliver high-quality, diverse dishes across a range of cuisines. Our meals prioritize delicious vegetables and ethically sourced proteins, and accommodate a wide variety of dietary needs - from vegan to omnivorous. Ideal candidates are excited to explore foods and cuisines, take responsibility for specific dishes, as well as routine tasks like vegetable prep and cleaning. We serve meals primarily for Constellation Institute (“Constellation”), a research hub hosting 250-400 people daily, along with a few organizations in the AI safety ecosystem. The kitchen is on the Oakland/Emeryville border, and the research hub is in Downtown Berkeley.

Requirements

• Solid to excellent knife skills and command of cooking fundamentals
• Ability to work confidently with or without recipes
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in English
• Sense of urgency when the situation calls for it
• Strong sense of responsibility; high personal standards, with or without supervision
• Takes food safety seriously, follows requirements, and maintains professional hygiene standards
• At least one year related professional experience required
• Food handler's card required

Nice To Haves

• Depth in one or more areas: regional cuisines, baking, butchery, pickling/charcuterie/ferment work, etc.
• ServSafe or equivalent preferred
• 2-5+ years preferred experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and cook dishes, drawing from recipes as well as personal culinary knowledge
• Deliver, arrange and label meals
• Clean equipment and facilities as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed