Cook, Housing and Food Services (Multiple Positions)
About The Position
Housing & Food Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Cook to join their team. Reporting to Executive Chef/Manager, the Cook works as a key team member in a dynamic, high volume food production environment with other full time and student employees. The Cook is responsible for preparing proteins, vegetables, fruits, starches and sauces supporting multiple types of international cuisines. There are 9-month or 11.5-month cyclic positions available. These positions are located at various UW Dining venues. The Cook position is 100% onsite and is not eligible for remote work. This requisition supports multiple opportunities and shifts, and that will be discussed during the interview process. Schedules may be changed with two weeks’ notice.
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 clean work area.
Responsibilities
- Using CBORD recipes and specifications, prepare menu items including proteins, vegetables, fruits, starches, and sauces.
- Marinate, grill, roast, griddle and carve proteins; steam vegetables and starches.
- Review recipes and consult with the unit’s designated culinarian (Sous Chef, Manager, or Chef de Cuisine) to confirm production goals and service needs.
- Seek prior approval before deviation from assigned recipes and specifications.
- Perform display cooking to customer order, plating according to established standards and answering questions about ingredients, recipes and pricing.
- Guide the work of classified and student food service staff.
- Maintain records of foods produced, foods wasted, and any recipe adjustments for the culinary leadership.
- Consult with culinary leadership to address requests to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Monitor prepared foods for compliance with Washington State health code regulations, including taking and recording food temperatures before the food leaves the production area.
- Continuously clean and maintain order of workstation and prep areas, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing.
- Participate in cleaning the kitchen’s tables and equipment using sanitizing solutions as needed.
- This position performs essential services and may be required to work during any period of declared suspended operation.
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
