Cook 2 / Lead Cook - OSU - UHDS

University Housing & Dining Services is looking for one Lead Cook (Cook 2).

This is a full-time, regular (12-month), classified position on the Corvallis campus.

If you, or someone you know, is interested in applying for this position, please go to, or direct them to, the OSU Jobs website, which is referenced below.

Why Should You Apply?
Join a team with commitment to the highest level of customer service
Promotion opportunities
We promote work/life balance
Fun work environment
Work a set, consistent schedule of 40 hours per week
Starting wage is $18.79 per hour
State benefits, paid leave time (15 vacation/personal days, 10 holidays), and reduced college tuition for an immediate family member!
A state pension PLUS an individual retirement account that is funded by 6% from OSU!

Applicants must apply online with OSU.
For detailed information and to apply, go to the OSU jobs website at
Posting # P05364CT. Closing date is 8-29-2025.

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to ensure that guests of UHDS dining operations receive an appealing, nutritious and satisfying meal. This position has responsibility for coordinating the food production for a designated area, preparing foods for special diets, maintaining adequate product, and training students and staff on cooking methods and procedures. This is done by providing leadership and role-modeling on how to maintain high quality food and how to prepare menu items using solid cooking methods with a focus on safety and sanitation. This position is required to support the established professional standards, policies and procedures of the work unit, department, and university.

About University Housing & Dining Services:
University Housing & Dining Services offers a variety of dining options across the Oregon State University Corvallis campus. We are a self-operated food service department that serves food in micro-restaurants using fresh ingredients. We are known for the great care we take of students and other guests.

University Housing & Dining Services houses over 4,800 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 15 residence halls, three dining centers, a market, catering, and 10-14 convenience and coffee shop locations across the Corvallis campus. We employ over 150 professional dining employees and 800 student employees. We provide clean, sanitary working environments for our guests and employees that are regularly maintained and serviced. And we partner with Benton County Health to help ensure we are operating at the highest safety levels. Everyone is welcome to eat at any dining location on campus, so come check us out.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has critical or security-sensitive responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSUs Employee and Labor Relations team at ....