Lead Cooks (Cook 2s)

University Housing & Dining Services, at Oregon State University, is looking for multiple Lead Cooks (Cook 2s).

These are full-time, regular (12-month), classified positions on the Corvallis campus.

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 $17.80 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 http://oregonstate.edu/jobs.

Posting # P05014CT. Closing date is 11-12-2024.

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications: two years of cooking experience in an institution or commercial firm serving complete meals; OR an Associate’s degree in Food Service Management, Foods and Hospitality Service, or a directly-related field. Required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). Requires a valid Oregon Food Handler’s certificate within 30 days of employment. Must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified.

For the complete list of required and preferred qualifications, see the on-line posting.

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 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 5,000 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 15 residence halls, a limited number of student and family apartments, three dining centers, 10-14 convenience and coffee shop locations across the Corvallis campus, and a market. 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.

https://uhds.oregonstate.edu/food/food-service-hiring

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 share our vision of an 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 OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.