Cook 2

applications must be received before 11:59pm on: June 15, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 674H-YY_CS_NPS - Cook 2 Business Title: Cook 2 Employee Type: Classified Position Details: The Opportunity: Under general supervision of General Manager and Catering Executive Chef, responsible for the preparation of menu items, special menus, and catering menus. Responsible for developing new items annually and seasonally in conjunction with Catering Executive Chef. 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 a la 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 shift's end. Maintain records as required and direct production area. Provide quality customer service to our guests. 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 $3,500.00. 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) This recruitment is approved for a referral incentive for eligible WSU employees. For instructions to complete this process and eligibility visit: Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $3,728 to $4,410 | Range 38 (Steps F-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. 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. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation. 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 largescale 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. Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards. 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. About Dining Services - dining.wsu.edu Area/College: Student Affairs Department Name: Dining Services Location: Pullman, WA Application Instructions: Applicants must upload a Resume to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 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. Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. 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. 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