Cook Assistant

Ohio Ag; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Educational benefits

Sick leave

Vacation

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio University in Athens, OH is seeking a Cook Assistant to support the culinary team. Under supervision, you will assist in food preparation, help cooks with quantities, and display food per standards. You will set up and break down lines, clean work areas, and follow safety guidelines.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work in extreme temperatures, and use standard kitchen equipment. It offers varied hours and benefits through Culinary Services.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write simple to complex instructions.
• Work independently or with others in a busy kitchen.
• Commitment to a welcoming and respectful workforce and community.
• Dexterity and skill with craft hand/power tools and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Read and write basic vocabulary and perform simple math tasks.
• Ability to apply basic principles to solve practical problems.
• Background check and pre-employment physical may be required.
• Experience with following standardized recipes and prep sheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and help cooks cook quantities of food.
• Set up and break down food lines; clean and maintain work areas.
• Prepare, serve and display food in accordance with recipes.
• Follow OSHA and Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Independent work

Welcoming/workplace respect

Dexterity with tools

Lift 50 pounds

Reading and writing

Math skills (fractions/percentages)

Problem solving

Appearance in extreme temps

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Safety guidelines (OSHA)

Job description

Cook Assistant

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Special Instructions

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 THE 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.

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• 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.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information Job Title Cook Assistant Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the public , AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental , AFSCME 1699 In-segment Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

Job Description 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.

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. *

Developed after employment Working Conditions/Physical Demands Department Culinary Services Pay Rate AFSCME Pay Range | 01 | $14.43 – $18.30 Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)

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Job Open Date 10/05/2026

Posting Close Date October 12, 2026

Job Category Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment Months Planning Unit Vice President for Student Life Work Schedule Varied/Varied 12-month position Assigned to Culinary Services Campus Athens, Ohio Expected hours worked per week 40 hours per week Expected duration of assignment Permanent Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Jessie Brammer, [e-mail]

Non-Discrimination Statement 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.

Job Information Employment Type full-time regular Job Family/Subfamily Career Track & Level Pay Grade AFSCME|01| Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Clery Act Statistics To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• References

Optional Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• References

Posting Specific Questions

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• * Please indicate how you learned about this posting.
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  • Employment Agency
  • Posted Announcement
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  • OTHER
• * Are you a current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 employee working in Culinary Services?
  • yes
  • no
• * Are you a current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 employee?
  • yes
  • no
• * Were you referred by a current Ohio University Employee?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you were referred by a current Ohio University employee, please provide their name and date of referral for this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please select an option that best represents your current status:
  • I am a current Ohio University employee and NOT currently serving a probationary period.
  • I am a current Ohio University employee, and I am serving in either an initial or a promotional probationary period.
  • I am a current Ohio University Student employee.
  • I am not an employee of Ohio University.

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