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Cook 3 – Float Schedule

Eastern Washington University

Spokane (WA)

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USD 44,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

Eastern Washington University is seeking a Cook 3 to join its Dining Services team. This role involves innovative cooking, menu development, and leadership in a dynamic kitchen environment. The position offers a chance to engage with a diverse community while ensuring high standards in food production. A supportive community and growth opportunities await the right candidate.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Retirement

Tuition Waiver

Discounted Sports Tickets

Access to Campus Workout Facilities

Free Transportation

Qualifications

Three years of food service work, including one year of lead experience.
Demonstrated ability to support diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily food production and ensure quality.
Manage catering for special events and dietary needs.
Guide and train team members in food service best practices.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
Mission Statement Response - EWU’s mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?

Working Title

Working Title Cook 3 - Float Schedule

Posting Number

Posting Number 2025020CP

Position Information

Classification Title

Classification Title Cook 3 - Float Schedule

Classification Code

Classification Code 4674I

RCW Exemption Criteria

RCW Exemption Criteria No Exemption

EWU Position Number

EWU Position Number C99104

CUPA Code

CUPA Code N-817020 - Line Cook

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit BU 1

% Full Time

% Full Time 100

Salary / Wage Range

Salary / Wage Range CS - 40X

Salary Information

$44,580 – $59,568. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date Position is available now.

Term of Appointment

Term of Appointment 11 months per year

Location

County

County Spokane

Project Description

Project Duration

Background Check Yes - Both

Responsible HR User

Responsible HR User Email address

Job Summary

Are you a culinary creative with a passion for crafting exceptional dining experiences? Eastern Washington University is on the lookout for a talented Cook 3 – Float to join our campus Dining Services team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact throughout our campus through daily food production, innovative menu development, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

Creative Freedom: Lead menu development and explore new culinary trends, including plant-based options, to delight our diverse campus community.
Versatile Experience: Manage catering for special events and create memorable dining experiences tailored to various diets and preferences.
Dynamic Environment: Engage with a vibrant team and foster a positive kitchen culture while maintaining high standards in food production.

Key Responsibilities:

Innovative Cooking: Oversee daily food production, ensuring delicious and visually appealing dishes.
Leadership & Planning: Schedule and assign tasks, develop prep lists, and manage timelines to keep operations running smoothly.
Menu Mastery: Design and prepare diverse menus and recipes, handle product requisitions, and maintain thorough records and reports.
Training & Mentorship: Guide and train team members in cooking techniques and food service best practices.
Event Coordination: Plan and execute meals for special events, focusing on quality and tailored dietary needs.

What We Offer:

A Supportive Community: EWU is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.
Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experience in a supportive environment that values your contributions and promotes professional development.

The salary for this position is $44,580 – $59,568. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

About Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment

This position requires a valid food handler’s permit and a driver’s license.
This position requires the ability to work evenings and weekends (evening shifts do include a shift premium).
During the course of university employment this position will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU . Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
After starting employment, employees will complete required training. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on the Human Resources webpage at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/ .

Physical Demands

The successful candidate must be able to stand for the duration of their shift and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Kenlyn Mackey at kmackey2@ewu.edu

Pre-Placement Physical

Pre-Placement Physical No

Hearing Test

Hearing Test Yes

Medical Monitoring Post Hire

Medical Monitoring Post Hire Yes

Protective Equipment

Gloves, apron and hot pads. University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Washington State Drivers License
Three years of food service work, including one year of lead experience, or equivalent education or experience.
Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the needs of, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the preferred experience below:

Two years of college/university food service experience is preferred.
High volume food production serving over 400 meals per day is preferred
One year of supervisory experience
Culinary degree or related degree in the food service field
ACF Certification
Experience forecasting and ordering food
Menu/Recipe Development

Other Skills and Abilities

Able to work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and accomplish goals.
Must have good communication and supervisory skills.
Must have good knife skills.

Work Schedule Type

Work Schedule Type Floating

Work Schedule

Floating schedule will consist of 40 hours per week with two consecutive days off in a seven day period. Employees may be assigned to work weeks and work shifts which include week ends and late night closing shifts, or shifts of different lengths in order to meet business and customer service needs or in response to employee requests.
Please note that benefits will continue during cyclic time off.

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/16/2025

Open Until Further Notice

Open Until Further Notice No

Closing Date

Closing Date 05/29/2025

Screening to Begin

Screening to Begin Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants

Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
Mission Statement Response - EWU’s mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?

Application Types Accepted

Application Types Accepted Application

Job Duties

% of Time

% of Time 40

Responsibility / Duty

Participates in and monitors large-scale preparation and service of food; prepares food items according to standard menus, recipes and verbal instructions