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Cook 2

Available Title(s):
674H-YY_CS_NPS - Cook 2

Business Title:
Cook 2

Employee Type:
Classified

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Under general supervision of Dining Services Manager, responsible for the preparation of menu items, special menus, and catering menus. Responsible for developing new items annually and seasonally in conjunction with Chef/Manager. Ensure proper par stock ordering levels so that sufficient quantities of product are on hand while minimizing waste from over purchasing. Develop appropriate production pars, peak meal batch cooking and off-peak ala carte cooking levels. Responsible for proper handling and storage of all food products. Must demonstrate judgment, integrity and commitment to quality in all items prepared. Responsible for the safe and appropriate use and care of equipment, clean up, and securing of work area at shifts end. Maintain records as required and direct production area. Provide quality customer service to our guests.

This recruitment is being used to fill multiple vacancies.

Required Qualifications:

• Two (2) years cooking experience in a large scale food service or culinary operation which includes six (6) months experience directing the work of others.
  
• Completion of course in large-scale cooking may be substituted for one (1) year of experience; OR one (1) year as a Cook 1 in State service; OR equivalent education/experience.
  
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Food Handler's Permit within 14 days of employment.
  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two to five years experience in increasingly responsible food service positions.
  
• Multi-faceted food experience.
  
• Experience in a la carte restaurant cooking and various international/ethnic cuisines.
  
• Experience leading and training employees.
  
• General knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance.
  
• General knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance.
  
• Have a valid unrestricted driver's license.
  

Additional Information:

To support WSU's ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $3,500 (revised increase 5/2023). Also, a referral incentive payment of up to $1,000. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website: Hiring Incentive - Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu)

Area/College:

Student Affairs

Department Name:

Dining Services

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

dining.wsu.edu

Monthly Salary:

Range 36, $3,321.00 - $3,915.00 (Steps F-M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 OR applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit:https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf.

Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE:

100%

This is a Permanent, 9-month position.

Posting Close Date:

This position has been re-posted. Applicants must submit their completed applications by Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 11:59 PM.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

• Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.
  
• External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application.
  
• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.
  
• Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.
  
• Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible .
  
• Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
  
• Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
  

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/HALL-ROTUNDA/Cook-2_R-9044

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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