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OSU Oregon State University

Cook 1

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$39,182 / year median in Oregon

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Department:
University Housing & Dining Services Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Special Instructions to the
Applicants:
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
For additional information please contact:
David Wilber david.wilber@oregonstate.edu 541-737-1004
Job Summary:
This recruitment will be used to fill four full-time Cook 1 positions for University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University (OSU). The purpose of this position is to assist the Cook 2 to ensure that customers of the dining center will get an appealing, nutritious and satisfying meal. This includes maintaining quality of service, preparation of menu items using good cooking methods as well as adhering to safety/sanitation requirements. This position in collaboration with management team is responsible for training and lead work (scheduling, assigning work, and approving work) of student employees. This position is required to support the established professional standards, policies and procedures of the work unit, department, and university.
Key Responsibilities:
Meal Preparation Maintain Standards of Safety & Sanitation Customer Service Instruct Student Workers Miscellaneous Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
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. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per
University Standard:
05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months .
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working in a high volume food service operation. Lead work experience in training, scheduling, and assigni ng work. Cashiering experience, and accurate cash handling skills. Ability to use computer to fill out forms, complete timesheet and check e-mail.
Working Conditions/Schedule:
Salary Range:
Pay grade 13 $18.06-$23.88
Anticipated Start Date:
2026-09-13
Anticipated End Date:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu .