Cook 1

Apply now Job no:531324
Work type:Classified Staff
Location:Charleston, OR
Categories:Biology/Life Sciences, Food Service/Hospitality

Department: OIMB - Operations
Classification: Cook 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Seasonal (Classified), Ongoing
Salary: $15.59 - $20.62 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Positions available: Two

March 14, 2023; positions open until filled.

Please complete an online application detailing your work experience. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to contacting references.

The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology is the University of Oregon's outpost at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, and supports teaching, graduate training, and research in marine biology. The OIMB currently includes 6 professors and their research groups, graduate and undergraduate students, staff, and employees.

The University of Oregon's Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) invites applications for a seasonal Cook 1. This position generally works during spring and summer terms. There may be occasional work during fall and winter terms.

This position prepares and serves meals for students, staff, visiting groups, and special events. Typically, during spring and summer terms, OIMB serves three meals a day, seven days a week for an average of 25-50 people. Special events and groups can bring the number served up to 110.

Meal preparation will be according to menus, recipes, or verbal instructions. Cooking methods include boiling, grilling, steaming, roasting, and baking. The Cook 1 will assist other cooks as needed. Duties will include the storage of food, cleaning the kitchen and equipment, keeping the work area sanitary, maintaining records, including an accurate count of meals served, and completion of a time sheet. As part of the evaluation process for this position, a practical test will be given on recipes and food handling procedures.

Work Conditions
The person in this position works in a commercial kitchen with stoves and ovens, hot liquids and steam, machinery with moving parts or blades, and sharp implements. This position typically requires the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 pounds, and may involve the use of a step stool to reach items on top shelves. The person in this position enters and works for short periods inside a walk-in cooler and freezer, as well as over hot cooking surfaces, and in humid conditions.

Work Schedule
This position works a flexible schedule that may include night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Schedules can and will change depending on the needs of the unit and can include a mixture of a.m. / p.m. and weekend shifts.

Special Requirements
This position will require an Oregon Food Handler's Card, or ability to obtain one.

• One year of experience as a cook in a commercial food service facility; OR
• Possession of a Certificate of Completion in culinary arts and/or Foods and Hospitality Service from a certified community college or technical school.

• Ability to utilize menus, recipes, worksheets, and usage reports written in English.
• Ability to perform basic math as needed to scale recipes to meet needs.
• Record-keeping skills.
• Strong customer service skills, including ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

University of Oregon students and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://hr.uoregon.edu/uo-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-employee-process .

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 http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .

The 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 [email protected] or 541-346-5112.

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