Lead Cook 2 - Scratch Kitchen & Global Cuisines

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Dining is seeking a Cook 2 to lead production in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. The position focuses on scratch cooking and international cuisines, with opportunities across multiple UW Dining venues.

This on-site role includes varied shifts and schedules discussed during interview, with two weeks’ notice for schedule changes. Reporting to the Executive Chef/Manager, you will guide cooks and student staff, ensure food safety, and manage production for diverse menus

Qualifications

• Washington State Food Worker card within two weeks of employment and one year of experience preparing and serving food and maintaining clean work area.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Responsibilities

• Using CBORD recipes and specifications, prepare menu items including proteins, vegetables, fruits, starches, and sauces.
• Lead and participate in cooking and/or baking items from scratch to include sauces, marinades and spice blends.
• Lead and participate in the preparation of meat, fish and fowl for cooking according to standard recipes, menus, or verbal instructions; butcher larger cuts of meat, fish, and fowl.
• Lead and participate in the preparation and cooking of vegetables, fruits, soups, and cereals; lead and participate in the preparation of salads, quick breads, desserts and beverages.
• Review recipes and consult with the unit’s designated culinarian (Sous Chef, Manager, or Chef de Cuisine) to confirm production goals and service needs. Seek prior approval before deviation from assigned recipes and specifications.
• Monitor prepared foods to ensure proper holding temperatures and handling comply with Washington State health code regulations, including required temperature log entries.

Job description

University of Washington Dining is seeking a Cook 2 to lead production in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. The position focuses on scratch cooking and international cuisines, with opportunities across multiple UW Dining venues.

This on-site role includes varied shifts and schedules discussed during interview, with two weeks’ notice for schedule changes. Reporting to the Executive Chef/Manager, you will guide cooks and student staff, ensure food safety, and manage production for diverse menus