Campus Lead Cook - Full-Time with Growth & Benefits

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Crucial Illness Insurance (Voluntary)

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring a Lead Cook at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. This full-time position requires prior supervisory and culinary experience and offers pay between $24.13 and $29.08 per hour with competitive benefits.

Shifts vary with business needs; online applications accepted. Join a campus dining team that values growth, purpose, and reliable, hands-on cooking leadership.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in lead/supervisory and culinary roles.
• Willingness to work a full-time schedule with varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the cooking activities of food service associates as assigned by Food Service Director.
• Prepare various entrees and menu items following established recipes.
• Operate and clean equipment after each use; perform scheduled routine cleaning.
• Store, label and date food items according to policy; maintain organized storage of dry goods and refrigerated/frozen products.
• Follow HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food.
• Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and procedures.
• Assist Food Service Director in maintaining accurate daily production records and complete required documentation.
• Assist in cross training of employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Culinary skills

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring a Lead Cook at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. This full-time position requires prior supervisory and culinary experience and offers pay between $24.13 and $29.08 per hour with competitive benefits.

Shifts vary with business needs; online applications accepted. Join a campus dining team that values growth, purpose, and reliable, hands-on cooking leadership.