COOK II (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The Cook II prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, and ensures quality food service. This is a full-time position at Viking Commons at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. Shifts may vary. The fixed pay rate is $23.63 per hour. The role prepares and presents food to established recipes, portion, temperature, quality, and schedule standards. It includes maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, using and maintaining kitchen equipment, supporting production planning and record keeping, assisting with ordering and receiving, and following safe food-handling practices and HACCP standards. The position requires a personal commitment to the safety of oneself and others, including use of specified protective equipment and safe lifting practices. Employment may be affected by reduced food-service needs during educational facility breaks. Such periods may be unpaid and treated as temporary layoffs, though business needs may require year-round work, potentially at another location. The role may require work during break periods depending on business needs.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in a professional culinary role and kitchen.
- Ability to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Commitment to personal safety and the safety of others.
- Follow applicable food-safety standards, including HACCP, and company safety procedures.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food according to standardized recipes and instructions, meeting production, delivery, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery using correct portions and standards; ensure food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty; taste prepared food items.
- Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the area worked.
- Clean the kitchen after preparation and service, maintain cleanliness, and store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and organized, and store food and supplies according to standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
- Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
- Immediately report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor.
- Attend in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
- Work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Follow company policies and procedures, including the required use of cut-resistant gloves when handling specified knives and food-preparation equipment, protective gloves when handling hot items, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunities for training and development
- Retirement plan
- Associate shopping program
- Health and wellness programs
- Discount marketplace
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and an auto and home program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Instapay through the One @Work app
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
