Cook (Full-Time, 40 hours, Academic Year)

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); In loco; USD 46.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Tuition waiver for URI/CCRI/RIC

Paid time off

Paid state holidays

Retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Rhode Island is seeking a Cook (Full-Time, 40 hours, Academic Year) to plan and supervise daily meal preparation and beverage service in Hope Commons. The role supports meals for under 100 people and may involve assisting higher-ranked cooks.

Strong knowledge of meat, fish, vegetables, and desserts in large quantities is essential. This position requires experience in a busy kitchen, ability to train assistants, and adherence to standardized recipes and schedules.

Competenze

• Working knowledge of food and beverage preparation.
• Familiarity with kitchen management and operation of large kitchens.
• Ability to prepare meals using standardized recipes for large quantities.

Mansioni

• Plan and supervise the preparation and cooking of all meals.
• Estimate food needs and requisition ingredients to meet menus.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure cleanliness and safety.

Conoscenze

Food preparation

Kitchen management

Large quantity cooking

Beverages and desserts

Formazione

Eight grade education

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Information

Posting Number CS02321 Job Title Cook (Full-Time, 40 hours, Academic Year) Position Number 418 FTE 1.00 FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $45,887 - $49,588 (plus an additional $3,200 annually for shift differential) Pay Grade Level Grade 312 Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status Full-time, Academic Year, Limited Restriction or Limitation Reason Leave to Protect Status End Date of Restriction or Limitation Leave to Protect Status through 4/20/2030

Department Information

Department Dining Central Operations Contact(s)

Sean Nelson

Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Office of Human Resources

80 Lower College Road

Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-5269 Contact Email [e-mail]

Physical Demands At time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Campus Location Kingston Building(s)

Hope Commons – all areas

Grant Funded Extension

Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes

Duties and Responsibilities

• On an assigned shift, to be responsible for planning and supervising the preparation and cooking of all food and the preparation and making of beverages in a kitchen providing meals daily to less than 100 persons; or to serve as an assistant to a cook of higher rank in a larger kitchen; and to do related work as required.


• SUPERVISION RECEIVED: When serving as the cook in charge of a small kitchen, works under the administrative supervision of a superior; or, works under the general supervision of a cook of higher rank when working in a larger kitchen.


• SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, plans, supervises and reviews the work of cook’s helpers or others engaged in food preparation and cooking activities.


• ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: On an assigned shift, to be responsible for planning and supervising the preparation and cooking of all food and the preparation and making of beverages in a kitchen providing meals daily to less than 100 persons. To estimate food needs in advance and to requisition kinds and amount of food necessary to comply with menu requirements. To supervise the receipt, storage, care and distribution of food supplies. To be responsible for the preparation of meals, adhering to approved standardized recipes and predetermined time schedule. To instruct and train subordinates in the proper preparation and cooking of food. To be responsible for maintaining the kitchen, storage rooms and related areas in a clean condition and free from pests and rodents. To serve as an assistant to a cook of higher rank in a larger kitchen by preparing and cooking foods as directed. To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of food and beverage preparation; a familiarity with kitchen management; skill in the various branches of cookery involved in the preparation of meats, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, beverages and desserts in large quantities; and related capacities and abilities.

Education And Experience

• EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through completion of eight school grades; and


• EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment as a cook at the journeyman level engaged in the preparation of foods of all kinds in large quantities in a hospital, hotel or restaurant. OR- any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday – 10:30 AM to 9:00PM

Days off – Sunday, Monday, Wednesday

Academic Year Dates: 8/9/26 through 5/15/27

Schedule may vary during the month of August, J-Term, Spring Break

Posting Date 10/07/2026 Closing Date 10/17/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Full-Time, 40 hrs., Academic Year

A generous benefits package including a tuition waiver for CCRI, RIC, and URI for the successful candidate, spouse, and dependents (if applicable) based on current education. paid time off, paid state holidays, and a mandatory retirement plan are also available in addition to many other types of benefits.

To Learn More About The Benefits Package, Please Visit https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/

The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer.

This search process is subject to applicable bargaining unit agreements and procedures.

The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background report paid for by the University.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17167