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Johnson and Wales University

Cook

Job Description

Summary Plans, prepares and cooks food in a timely manner to maintain quality of food, service and experience, in accordance with health code regulations Essential Job Functions Follows standardized recipes and procedures to cook food, set up/ stock food stations and garnishes food for display, as appropriate for service Utilizes appropriate cleaning procedures for assigned duties so that products are acquired, maintained, and stored according to university policy and health code regulations Maintains food safety and operational logs Adjusts recipes and food preparation, as needed, according to guest request and specifications Prepares inventory lists, as needed, for food stations Works closely with assistant cooks, as needed, with food preparation, cooking and storing of food according to specs and standards Operates assigned kitchen equipment, including cleaning and sanitizing Assists other cooks, as needed Performs other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Experience cooking in commercial settings or other related experience Obtain and maintain food safety managers certification approved by Conference for Food Protection Obtain and maintain TAPS certification Ability to work days, evenings and weekends
Please Note:
Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed. Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.
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15 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:

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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.

$38,292 / year median in Rhode Island

+15% projected growth

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