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

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for CCRI, RIC, and URI

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island in Kingston is seeking a Cook on a full-time, 40-hour per week basis for the academic year. The role involves planning and supervising food preparation for meals served daily to a small campus dining operation and may require working evenings and weekends.

Candidates should have a journeyman-level cooking background, knowledge of kitchen management, and the ability to prepare a variety of dishes for large groups.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of food and beverage preparation.
• Familiarity with kitchen management and cooking in large quantities.
• Experience as a cook at the journeyman level in large-scale settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise the preparation and cooking of all food.
• Estimate food needs and requisition supplies to meet menus.
• Maintain kitchen, storage and related areas in a clean, pest-free condition.
• Instruct and train subordinates in proper food preparation.
• Work as cook in charge in small kitchens or assist in larger kitchens.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen management

Large-quantity cooking

Education

Education: eight school grades

Experience: journeyman cook

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

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

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CS02326

Job Title

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

Position Number

Position Number 54

FTE

FTE 1.00

FLSA

Pay Rate

Salary Range

Salary Range $45,887 - $49,588 (plus an additional $3,200 annually for shift differential)

Pay Grade Level

Grade 312

Position Type

Union

Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)

Status

Status Full-time, Academic Year, Permanent

Restriction or Limitation Reason

End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department

Department Dining Central Operations

Contact(s)

Jenna Visinho
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resources
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Physical Demands

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

Campus Location

Campus Location Kingston

Building(s)

Hope Commons – all areas

Grant Funded

Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES :

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT :

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

Sunday – 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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

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

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/26/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 11/04/2026

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 dependent (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.