Cook For Athletics Dining Program 2

Job Description

COOK FOR ATHLETICS DINING PROGRAM 2

Req #: 245790 Department: HOUSING & FOOD SERVICES Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 05/07/2025 Closing Info: Closes On 05/21/2025 Salary: $3,664 - $4,428 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: 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 FOR ATHLETICS DINING PROGRAM 2
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.
Housing & Food Services (HFS) supports over 10,000 student residents and operates 40+ dining locations on campus. With a team of over 1,200 staff and students, HFS is dedicated to enhancing student life through teamwork and excellent service.
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.
POSITION PURPOSE
This cook position is responsible for supporting the Don James Center Training Table with cooking, food preparation, and leadership of a dynamic culinary team in production of high-quality meals for UW athletes. Providing nutrition to power performance, this position plays an important role in supporting nutritionally optimal meals for athletes and coaches.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Using CBord recipes and specifications, prepare menu items including proteins, vegetables, fruits, starches, and sauces.

Review recipes and consult with the unit’s designated culinarian (Sous Chef, Manager or Chef de Cuisine) to confirm production goals and service needs. Seek prior approval before deviation from assigned recipes and specifications.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers in taking orders, plating, cooking off and/or serving.

Develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships with classified staff and subordinates.

Provide direction to Food Service Workers and student staff as needed.

Monitor prepared foods to ensure proper holding temperatures and handling are in compliance with Washington State health code regulations, including required temperature log entries.

At the end of the shift, disposition all food that has been on display or held in the kitchen according to Washington State Health Code and UW Dining policies and procedures.

Ensure that all items in walk-in and in other storage areas are properly labeled.

Maintain records of foods produced, foods wasted.

Ensure that security and safety requirements are met; follow up with staff and supervisor on any issues.

Participate in cleaning the kitchen’s tables and equipment.

At the end of the shift, review par levels to ensure that station is properly stocked for the next day and submit orders through CBord.

May perform additional data entry of daily production/waste records in CBord.
POSITION DIMENSIONS

The position is an eleven-point-five-month cyclic position that works January through mid-December. While staff are hired into specific positions, they may be reassigned to a different unit or schedule with two weeks of notice.
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; or equivalent education/experience.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A satisfactory outcome from the employment verification and reference check processes.

Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment.

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 [email protected] .

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 .

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