Cook 2 (Part Time)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Located on San Juan Island, Friday Harbor Labs (FHL) is a marine research and education station serving students, scientists, artists, and guests. FHL has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time COOK 2 to join their team. Under the general direction of the Dining Hall Manager, this role involves leading dining hall staff and performing skilled cooking duties. The position requires regularly assigning, instructing, and checking the work of others, functioning as a lead cook in a food service setting.

Requirements

Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker card within two weeks of employment.
One year of experience preparing and serving food and maintaining a clean work area.
Ability to lift/move 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items from scratch ingredients and adjust recipes to volume of demand.
Prepare food for special diets.
Review prepared menu items to ensure proper cooking and timely execution of the menu.
Assist in review of menus and recipes with the Dining Hall Manager.
Assist with inventory and maintenance of supplies and goods for assigned meals.
Ensure proper storage and labeling of leftover ingredients and products, assist in their utilization to reduce waste and cost, and rotate stock.
Operate cooking and kitchen equipment.
Identify equipment malfunctions and safety issues to the Dining Hall Manager.
Oversee and participate in cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen area, wash utensils and equipment.
Check and store food and kitchen supplies.
Direct food service workers, provide instruction, assign and check work, and delegate tasks as needed.
Perform all duties and responsibilities to Washington State health and food service code standards.
Keep and maintain simple records.
Frequently lift items, boxes, products from floor to low shelving or counters. Also need to place items on low shelving to prepare or cook food.
Perform other work as required.