Cook 2 - Float

About the role

The Opportunity: In this role as a Cook 2, you will work under the general supervision of an assigned Chef/Manager and/or Sous Chef, as designated by the Southside General Manager, to prepare menu items for your assigned unit, including standard, special, and catering menus. You will collaborate with culinary leadership to develop new menu items on an annual and seasonal basis, maintain appropriate par stock levels to ensure adequate product availability while minimizing waste, and establish production levels for both peak meal periods and off-peak à la carte service. You will be responsible for the proper handling, storage, and preparation of all food products, consistently demonstrating sound judgment, integrity, and a commitment to quality. In addition, you will ensure the safe and proper use of equipment, maintain a clean and organized workspace, complete required records, and support oversight of the production area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items for assigned unit, including standard, special, and catering menus.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to develop new menu items on an annual and seasonal basis.
• Maintain appropriate par stock levels to ensure adequate product availability while minimizing waste.
• Establish production levels for both peak meal periods and off-peak à la carte service.
• Ensure the proper handling, storage, and preparation of all food products.
• Support oversight of the production area.
• Provide high-quality customer service to guests.

Requirements

• 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.
• One (1) year as a Cook 1 in State service.
• 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.

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.

Skills

• Sound judgment.
• Integrity.
• Commitment to quality.
• Safety and proper use of equipment.
• Clean and organized workspace.
• Completion of required records.
• Support oversight of the production area.
• High-quality customer service.

Benefits

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

Pay

Monthly Salary: $3,495 - 4,653 | Range 39 Steps A - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Schedule

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Department/College/Area/Campus

Dining.wsu.edu

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Resume External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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.