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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares menu items from scratch ingredients and adjusts recipes to volume of demand

• Prepares food for special diets

• Reviews prepared menu items to ensure proper cooking, ensures successful and timely execution of the menu

• Assists in review of menus and recipes with Manager

• Assists with the inventory and maintenance of supplies and goods for assigned meals

• Ensures the proper storage and labeling of leftover ingredients and products; assists in their utilization to reduce waste and food cost; rotates stock

• Operates cooking and kitchen equipment

• Identifies equipment malfunctions and safety issues to the Manager

• Oversees and participates in cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen area; washes utensils and equipment; checks and stores food and kitchen supplies; keeps simple records

• Directs food service workers, providing instruction, assigning and checking work, delegating tasks as needed

• Perform all responsibilities to standards of Washington State health code

• Frequently need to lift items, boxes, products from floor to low shelving or counters. Also need to place items on low shelving for preparing or cooking food.

• Performs other work as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker card within two weeks of employment AND one year of experience performing skilled cooking duties; or equivalent education/experience.

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 Washington state law.