COOK (MULTIPLE OPENINGS)

First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

COOK (MULTIPLE OPENINGS)

Thank you for considering Housing & Food Services at the University of Washington, Seattle.

Housing & Food Services (HFS) provides on-campus housing to over 10,000 student residents and operates over 40 dining and café locations that serve the entire campus community. To successfully accomplish this, we employ over 1,200 students, classified and professional staff members who work throughout HFS, providing residential and dining services to the campus. As reflected in our mission statement-working together to enhance student life-teamwork and service to our students and customers are at the heart of our business.

At The University Of Washington, Diversity Is Integral To Excellence. We Value And Honor Diverse Experiences And Perspectives, Strive To Create Welcoming And Respectful Learning Environments, And Promote Access, Opportunity, And Justice For All. In Housing & Food Services, Our DEI Statement Reads

HFS will become an organization that prioritizes inclusive workplace communities, centered on belonging and opportunity for all staff. All HFS staff must accept responsibility to identify and interrupt biases, privilege, barriers, and power dynamics. We challenge ourselves to engage in open dialogue, active listening, and empathic learning.

Should you wish to learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at UW Housing & Food Services, please reference this link Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Training.

Come and join the UW Dining team to lend your own contributions toward a friendly and inclusive environment for all!

POSITION PURPOSE

Participates in the planning, preparation, assembly and service of a variety of cuisines. Some or all of the cooking may be in a venue where facets of the work are visible and may include interaction with guests.

Description Of Duties

• Prepare menu items, including proteins, using various methods such as slicing, carving, roasting, steaming, frying, marinating, grilling, sautéing and braising.
• Marinate, grill, roast, griddle and carve proteins; steam vegetables and starches.
• Review menus and order lists and consult with culinary leadership on the tasks for the day.
• Perform display cooking to customer order, plating according to established standards and answering questions about ingredients, recipes and pricing.
• Organize work to meet daily production goals and service needs.
• Guide the work food service staff.
• Monitor prepared foods for compliance with Washington State health code regulations, including taking and recording food temperatures before the food leaves the production area.
• Participate in cleaning the kitchen's tables and equipment using sanitizing solutions as needed.
• Ensure that all foods used for the meal are properly wrapped, dated, labeled and stored before the close of the shift.
• Ensure that all items in walk-in and in other storage areas are properly labeled and rotated correctly. Work with other staff members to ensure that this is being completed.
• Maintain records of foods produced, foods wasted, and any recipe adjustments for the culinary leadership.
• Inspect food service equipment to determine proper care, use and operation; report malfunctions to the culinary leadership.
• Ensure that security and safety requirements are met; follow up with staff and supervisor on any issues.
• Consult with culinary leadership to address requests to accommodate dietary restrictions.
• Perform related duties as requested.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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; or equivalent education/experience.
  
  

Specific Position Requirements

References that can verify success

• Using production kitchen equipment, including troubleshooting of simple operational problems.
• Preparing menu items from scratch using recipes and a variety of cooking techniques.
• Working in environments where there is continuous interaction with guests and staff throughout the work shift.
• Explaining culinary and cooking techniques to entry level staff with little knowledge of food service.
• Reading, speaking, writing and following written instructions in English.
• Maintaining attendance and punctuality based on a work schedule where hours of work may vary based on business needs.
  
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATION

• Experience using email, menu management systems, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with menu management systems.
  
  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• A satisfactory outcome from previous employment verification and reference check.
  
  

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is 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 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

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