Cook 1

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oregon’s Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) is seeking a Cook 1 to prepare and serve meals for students, staff, and visitors. This seasonal role emphasizes food safety, kitchen cleanliness, and accurate meal counts while coordinating with the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities include following menus and recipes, applying cooking methods such as boiling, grilling, steaming, and baking.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a cook in a commercial food service facility.
• Certificate of Completion in culinary arts and/or Foods and Hospitality Service from a certified community college or technical school.
• Must obtain a current Oregon Food Handler card within two weeks of employment.
• May drive a university vehicle; valid driver's license and ability to obtain UO Driver's/Van Certification if assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for students, staff, visiting groups and events.
• Store food properly, clean kitchen/equipment, keep area sanitary, maintain meal records.
• Prepare meals according to menus/recipes/verbal instructions; use boiling, grilling, steaming, roasting, baking.
• Assist other cooks as needed and support kitchen staff.
• Report to the Operations Manager at OIMB; adapt to seasonal schedule and varying meal counts.

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Record keeping

Customer service

Communication

Education

Certificate of Completion in culinary arts

Job description

Cook 1

Department: CAS Oregon Institute of MarineBiology
Classification: Cook 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Seasonal(Classified), Ongoing
Salary: $18.06 - $23.88 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

August 31, 2026: position open until filled

Department Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the intellectual hub of the University of Oregon, serving nearly two-thirds of allstudents. Home to more than 800 faculty across 50+ departments andprograms in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, CAS is a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic community. Ourfaculty and advisors work closely with students to develop criticalthinking, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills toaddress real-world challenges. CAS staff and managers are integralto this work, playing vital roles in supporting academic excellenceand advancing the mission of both the College and theUniversity.

Founded in 1924, the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) isthe third oldest marine laboratory on the Pacific Coast. The130-acre campus located about two hours from Eugene maintainshousing, teaching, and research facilities for University of Oregonstudents and faculty as well as visiting investigators and studentsfrom other institutions. Resident faculty are members of theBiology department and conduct research on the development,ecology, evolution, and physiology of marine organisms worldwidefrom the intertidal zone to the deep sea.

Position Summary

The Cook 1 prepares and serves meals for students, staff, visitinggroups, and special events at the Oregon Institute of MarineBiology (OIMB). This position is a vital member of the kitchenstaff at OIMB and is responsible for duties that include thestorage of food, cleaning the kitchen and equipment, keeping thework area sanitary, and maintaining records, including an accuratecount of meals served. The Cook 1 will prepare meals according tomenus, recipes, and/or verbal instructions, and utilize cookingmethods such as boiling, grilling, steaming, roasting, and baking. This position reports to the Operations Manager at OIMB and willassist other cooks as needed.

This position works seasonally with unpaid work breaks of up to amonth between the academic terms. OIMB serves three meals a day,seven days a week for an average of 25-50 people. Special eventsand groups can bring the number served up to 110. Fewer meals areserved during the fall and winter terms.

Work Conditions

The person in this position works in a commercial kitchen withstoves and ovens, hot liquids and steam, machinery with movingparts or blades, and sharp implements. This position typicallyrequires the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50pounds, and may involve the use of a step stool to reach items ontop shelves. The person in this position enters and works for shortperiods inside a walk-in cooler and freezer, as well as over hotcooking surfaces, and in humid conditions.

Work Schedule

This position works a flexible schedule that may include night,weekend, and holiday shifts. Schedules will vary depending on theneeds of the unit and may include a mixture of morning, afternoon,evening, and weekend shifts.

Special Requirements

• Must have or be able to obtain a current Oregon Food Handler card within two weeks of employment.
• This position may drive a university vehicle to assist withgrocery shopping, which if assigned, would require a valid driver'slicense and ability to obtain UO Driver's/Van Certification.

Minimum Requirements

• One (1) year of experience as a cook in a commercial food servicefacility, OR
• Possession of a Certificate of Completion in culinary arts and/orFoods and Hospitality Service from a certified community college ortechnical school.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to utilize menus, recipes, worksheets, and usagereports.
• Ability to perform basic math as needed to scale recipes to meetneeds.
• Record-keeping skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diversebackgrounds and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA Exempt: No

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

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

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefitspackage to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit ourwebsite.

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