Cook Assistant

Ohio; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance (basic & supplemental)

Winter break closure

Paid holidays

Educational benefits for dependents

Job summary

Ohio University in Athens is seeking a Cook Assistant to assist in food preparation under supervision, following standardized recipes and safety guidelines. The position is a 9-month academic term with benefits and seasonal layoff provisions per the collective bargaining agreement and university policy.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, training, and physical requirements. Background checks and pre-employment physicals are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form.
• Work independently or with others.
• Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
• Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools & equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems.
• Successful completion of a test may be required.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, hot ovens, sharp utensils, prolonged standing.
• An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in food preparation, helps cooks with preparing and cooking quantities of food, prepares, serves and displays food in operation.
• Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required guidelines.
• Prepares and cooks food items to standardized recipes using standard kitchen equipment.
• Cleans and prepares hot, cold, special menu foods, sliced meats, cheeses and vegetables. Also prepare meat proteins before cooking.
• Sets up and break downs food lines, cleans and breaks down work area: to include scraping, washing pots, pans and dishes, mopping, swiping and emptying trash. Follows prep and production sheets using standardized recipes and department guidelines.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Follow instructions

Independent work

Team player

Dexterity

Lift 50 pounds

Reading writing

Numeracy

Problem solving

Good work habits

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Cook Assistant

This position is open to the public; however, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees will be given first consideration.

CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.

• In an effort to make the process of awarding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.


• Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.


• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment physical.

This position(s) is a 9-month (academic term) position.
All positions are subject to seasonal layoff during the summer break, spring break, and winter breaks in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Ohio Revised Code, due to lack of work during those periods between or outside of academic terms, with reasonable assurance to return to work.

Posting Number 20167030S

Job Title Cook Assistant

Under direction from the lead worker and/or general supervision from food service management, assists in food preparation, helps cooks prepare and cooks quantities of food, prepares, serves and displays food in operation.

• Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required guidelines.


• Prepares and cooks food items to standardized recipes using standard kitchen equipment. Cleans and prepares hot, cold, special menu foods, sliced meats, cheeses and vegetables. Also prepare meat proteins before cooking.


• Sets up and break downs food lines, cleans and breaks down work area: to include scraping, washing pots, pans and dishes, mopping, swiping and emptying trash. Follows prep and production sheets using standardized recipes and department guidelines.


• Performs other related duties.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form.


• Work independently or with others.


• Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community


• Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools & equipment.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages.


• Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems.


• Successful completion of a test may be required.


• Exposure to extreme temperatures, hot ovens, sharp utensils, prolonged standing.


• An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety practices. *


• Skill in the operation of kitchen equipment. *


• Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures. *

Department Culinary Services Pay Rate AFSCME Pay Range I 01 I $14.43 – $18.30 Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)

Discover the full value of joining Ohio University by clicking this link:

https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator

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Estimates are informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents.

Job Open Date 08/14/2026

Posting Close Date 08/23/2026

Job Category Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment Months

Planning Unit Vice President for Student Affairs

Work Schedule Varied times/Varied days

Every other weekend off

Assigned to Culinary Services

Academic term – 9 month (~Aug. – May)

Campus Athens

Expected hours worked per week 40 hours per week

Expected duration of assignment

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Jessie Lynn Brammer, [e-mail]

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
Optional Documents

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

References

Posting Specific Questions

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• * Are you a current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 employee?
  
  
  
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  • no
  
  
  
  


• * Are you a current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 employee working in Culinary Services?
  
  
  
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