Cook 3

Are you a culinary creative with a passion for crafting exceptional dining experiences? Eastern Washington University is on the lookout for a talented Cook 3 to join our campus Dining Services team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact throughout our campus through daily food production, innovative menu development, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Creative Freedom: Lead menu development and explore new culinary trends, including plant-based options, to delight our diverse campus community.
• Versatile Experience: Manage catering for special events and create memorable dining experiences tailored to various diets and preferences.
• Dynamic Environment: Engage with a vibrant team and foster a positive kitchen culture while maintaining high standards in food production.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Innovative Cooking: Oversee daily food production, ensuring delicious and visually appealing dishes.
• Leadership & Planning: Schedule and assign tasks, develop prep lists, and manage timelines to keep operations running smoothly.
• Menu Mastery: Design and prepare diverse menus and recipes, handle product requisitions, and maintain thorough records and reports.
• Training & Mentorship: Guide and train team members in cooking techniques and food service best practices.
• Event Coordination: Plan and execute meals for special events, focusing on quality and tailored dietary needs.
  
  

What We Offer

• A Supportive Community: EWU is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.
• Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experience in a supportive environment that values your contributions and promotes professional development.
  
  

The salary for this position is $44,580 - $59,568. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.