Cook 2
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Job Description
Department: University Housing
Classification: Cook 2
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $18.16 $26.97 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
January 10 2025; Position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include ALL applicable experience in your online application. Please also include three professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.
Department Summary
University Housing a department within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management is committed to supporting student success by cultivating inclusive communities. Our goal is to provide a robust living experience through accessible and affordable stateoftheart housing dining social and academic programs for the entire student body to develop community leaders innovators and changemakers who will enrich the future.
We value equity and inclusion responsibility and integrity innovation and learning and safety and security. University Housing staff work hard to incorporate these values into daily work and practices to ensure an excellent UO experience.
University Housing units which include Business Services Operations Dining Services Facilities Services Promotions & Student Recruitment and Residence Life. University Housing is a $100million dollar educational and business department that is a selfsustaining selfliquidating agency of the University (receives no tuition or tax support for its operating budget).
Living on campus adds tremendous value for students and the University. Students who live on campus their first year have higher grades are retained at the University of Oregon at higher rates graduate at higher rates and graduate more quickly.
Position Summary
The Cook 2 leads and directs the work group in the preparation of daily meals with a focus on quality efficiency and thoroughness. This lead position adheres to the Service Standards set by Housing Food Services and sets the example for lowerlevel positions by exhibiting appropriate professional behavior creating a respectful and inclusive work environment; and upholding all affirmative action rules regulations and guidelines.
Duties include directing meal preparation production service and clean up; creating prep list for the day; completing worksheets at the close of shift by recording food usage; assigning work to lowerlevel cooks food service workers temporary staff and student employees; assisting the manager with controlling labor costs through effective analysis of staffing needs and schedules; assisting with product ordering and receiving; assisting with ongoing training of classified and student staff; acting as a supervisor in Managers absence.
This is a fulltime 12month position and shifts may include nights weekends and holidays. Schedules may change based on the operational needs of the unit.
Work conditions and physical demands are typical of those found in the food service industry. These conditions may include slippery floors extreme temperatures heavy lifting and standing for long periods.
Special Requirements
Must have or ability to obtain a Lane County Food Handlers card within 2 weeks of employment.
Must take and be able to understand Hazard Communication Training supplied by the employer.
Must be able to interpret menus and worksheets prepare usage reports and understand policies procedures and safety information.
Essential Personnel:
This position requires the employee to make every reasonable effort to arrive at the campus at their regularly scheduled times during inclement weather and/or university closures unless otherwise notified by their supervisor or manager. This includes times when the university may be closed. Essential personnel must provide reliable and current contact information at all times.
Minimum Requirements
Two years of cooking experience in an institution or commercial firm serving complete meals;
OR
An Associates degree or certification in Food Service Management Foods and Hospitality Service or a directlyrelated field.
Professional Competencies
Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to provide excellent customer service maintain a professional demeanor and prioritize duties during rush periods.
Ability to interact with external and internal customers in a professional supportive and teamoriented manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience directing staff.
Experience preparing food in a highvolume kitchen.
Exhibition cooking experience.
Experience working within a HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) plan.
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503 Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please contact us at or.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy (including pregnancyrelated conditions) age physical or mental disability genetic information (including family medical history) ancestry familial status citizenship service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law) veteran status expunged juvenile record and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs activities and employment practices as required by Title IX other applicable laws and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information related policies and complaint procedures are listed here.
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