Cook 2 (Intermittent)

Job Description

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Friday Harbor Labs (FHL) has an outstanding opportunity for multiple COOK 2s to join their team.

W ork in the FHL Dining Hall is seasonal -- more hours in spring, summer and fall, few to no hours in winter.

Located on San Juan Island, 100 miles north of Seattle , Friday Harbor Labs (FHL) is a marine research and education station. We serve students, scientists, artists, and guests who visit to study, learn, teach, conduct scientific research, and hold conferences.

UW employees have a unique opportunity to change lives across our campuses, in our state and around the world to offer boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Dining Hall Manager, lead dining hall staff and perform skilled cooking duties.

Regularly assign, instruct, and check others work. Function as lead cook in a food service setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare menu items from scratch ingredients and adjust recipes to volume of demand;

• Prepare food for special diets;

• Review prepared menu items to ensure proper cooking, ensure successful and timely execution of the menu;

• Assist in review of menus and recipes with the Dining Hall Manager;

• Assist with inventory and maintenance of supplies and goods for assigned meals;

• Ensure proper storage and labeling of leftover ingredients and products, assist in their utilization to reduce waste and cost, rotate stock;

• Operate cooking and kitchen equipment;

• Identify equipment malfunctions and safety issues to the Dining Hall Manager;

• Oversee and participate in cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen area, wash utensils and equipment;

• Check and store food and kitchen supplies;

• Direct food service workers, provide instruction, assign and check work, delegate tasks as needed;

• Perform all duties and responsibilities to Washington State health and food service code standards;

• Keep and maintain simple records;

• Frequently lift items, boxes, products from floor to low shelving or counters. Also need to place items on low shelving to prepare or cook food; and

• Perform other work as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker card within two weeks of employment AND one year of experience preparing and serving food and maintaining clean work area.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$21.28 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$27.63 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer ( . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at ... or ... .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law ( .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.