Temporary Cook Assistant

  • Ohio University
  • Athens, Ohio
  • Temp/Seasonal

Job Title Temporary Cook Assistant Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the public , AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is open to the public. However, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees will be given first consideration.

CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.

THIS IS NOT A STUDENT POSITION.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment physical.

In an effort to make the process of awarding bids upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.

Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.

This is a temporary position. If a current 1699 employee is selected for this temporary role, their benefits will continue without change: should an external employee be hired into the role temporarily, they will only receive sick and retirement benefits as the position is less than 120 days.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: sick leave and retirement. Posting Number 20166894S Job Description

Under direction from the lead worker and/or general supervision from food service management, assists in food preparation, helps cooks prepare and cooks quantities of food, prepares, serves and displays food in operation.

  • Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required guidelines.
  • Prepares and cooks food items to standardized recipes using standard kitchen equipment. Cleans and prepares hot, cold, special menu foods, sliced meats, cheeses and vegetables. Also prepare meat proteins before cooking.
  • Sets up and break downs food lines, cleans and breaks down work area: to include scraping, washing pots, pans and dishes, mopping, swiping and emptying trash. Follows prep and production sheets using standardized recipes and department guidelines.
  • Performs other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form.
  • Work independently or with others.
  • Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
  • Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools & equipment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages.
  • Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems.
  • Successful completion of a test may be required.
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures, hot ovens, sharp utensils, prolonged standing.
  • An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of safety practices. *

  • Skill in the operation of kitchen equipment. *

  • Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures. *

  • Developed after employment

Department Culinary Services Pay Rate

AFSCME Pay Range |01|: $14.43 - $18.30

Job Open Date 08/04/2025 Posting Close Date

8/11/2025

Job Category Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment Months 12 month Planning Unit Vice President for Student Affairs Work Schedule

This is a temporary position effective immediately, potentially until the end of Fall Semester but could possibly extend further than that.

Work Schedule.

Week 1 - Sun-Off, M to Fri-7am-3:30pm, Sat-Off

Week 2 - Sun-Off, M to W-7am-3:30pm, Fri-7am-3:30pm, Sat-11am-7:30pm

Campus Athens Expected hours worked per week 40 hours per week Expected duration of assignment Full time temporary ( Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Jessie Brammer, Tina Deeter ... Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Job Information

Employment Type full time temporary ( Job Family/Subfamily Career Track & Level Pay Grade AFSCME|01|

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Job ID: 488265958
Originally Posted on: 8/6/2025

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