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Cook 2

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR
•Onsite
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About The Position

The Cook 2 is responsible for cooking, setting up, and executing concession and catering events. The Cook 2 leads and directs the work group in the preparation of daily meals with a focus on quality, efficiency, and thoroughness. This lead position sets the example for lower-level positions by exhibiting appropriate professional behavior and creating a respectful and inclusive work environment. This position requires lifting and exertion for short periods; the ability to work in sustained rush periods during peak meal service hours; the ability to stand for long periods on hard surfaces that may be slippery when wet; the ability to work overheated food service areas and in areas below sixty degrees for several hours per day; exposure to hot, humid conditions (commercial dish room); ability to stoop, twist, bend, reach, and grasp with high frequency. This position interacts with a large number of people, including co-workers and student employees, customers, delivery workers, repair workers, and vendors. The Cook 2 will make decisions regarding the day-to-day operations to ensure high-quality food is prepared in accordance with health and safety standards and HACCP guidelines.

Requirements

  • Two years of cooking experience in an institution or commercial firm serving complete meals
  • Associate's degree in Food Service Management, Foods and Hospitality Service, or a directly-related field
  • Obtain UO driver’s certification within 90 days of employment and maintain throughout employment with the Athletic Department
  • Complete Kitchen Safety training, and Hazard Communication training within 90 days of employment
  • Obtain Lane County Food Handler's Card and OLCC server’s permit within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

  • Proven leadership experience
  • Experience serving large groups of individuals in a high-stress environment
  • A culinary degree

Responsibilities

  • Directing meal preparation, production, service and clean up
  • Creating prep list for the day
  • Completing worksheets at the close of shift by recording food usage
  • Assigning work to lower-level cooks, food service workers, temporary staff, and student employees
  • Assisting the manager with controlling labor costs through effective analysis of staffing needs and scheduling
  • Assisting with product ordering and receiving
  • Assisting with ongoing training of classified and student staff
  • Acting supervisor in Manager's absence

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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