Senior Cook

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island is seeking a Senior Cook for our Dining Central Operations in Kingston. The role supports meal preparation, line supervision, and coordination of kitchen activities for an academic-year schedule, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates will have experience with large-volume food production, leadership of kitchen staff, and adherence to standardized recipes.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of food and beverage preparation.
• Working knowledge of kitchen management.
• Skill in cookery for large quantities and ability to plan, lay out and supervise the work of others in preparing and cooking food.
• Ability to prepare meals for 100–500 daily and adhere to standardized recipes and schedules.
• Experience in food production in large-scale settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and cook meals for 100–500 daily.
• Assist higher-rank cook and direct subordinates.
• Estimate food needs and requisition supplies.
• Supervise receipt, storage, care and distribution of food.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen management

Supervision

Cooking large quantities

Education

Eight grade education

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

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

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/
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts.
All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the search process may be subject to applicable bargaining unit 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 CS02270

Job Title

Job Title Senior Cook

Position Number

Position Number 109

FTE

FLSA

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Grade 315

Salary Range

Salary Range $48,771 - $53,059

Pay Grade Level

Pay Grade Level Grade 315

Position Type

Union

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

Status

Status Full-time, Permanent, Academic Year

Restriction or Limitation Reason

End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department

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

Contact Email

Contact Email [e-mail]

Physical Demands

At the 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

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED :
On an assigned shift, to be responsible for planning, supervising, preparing and cooking of all food and the preparation of beverages in a kitchen providing meals daily to at least 100 but less than 500 persons
To assist a cook of higher rank in the manufacturing, assembling and packaging of food and to instruct and direct subordinate personnel in the Central Food Processing Plant
To participate in the preparation and cooking of food.
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 a predetermined time schedule.
To instruct and train subordinates in the proper preparation and cooking of foods.
To inspect kitchens, cafeterias, refrigerators, storage rooms and kitchen equipment for cleanliness and freedom from pests and rodents.
To consult with and work with a superior in the development and maintenance of an adequate dietary program.
To act as a supervisory assistant to a cook of superior rank in a large kitchen and to prepare and cook foods as directed.
To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications

KNOWLEDGES , SKILLS AND CAPACITIES :
A thorough knowledge of food and beverage preparation; a working Knowledge of kitchen management; skill in the various branches of cookery Iinvolving the preparation of meats, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, beverages And desserts in large quantities; the ability to plan, lay out and supervise the work of others engaged in preparing and cooking food for serving daily at least 100 but less than 500 persons; the ability to assist in the operation, or as required, to operate a food production department in the Central Food Processing Plant; 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 engaged in the preparation of foods of all kinds in large quantities in a hospital, hotel or large restaurant.
OR, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours

Flex Schedule (will be discussed during interview)
Retail, Allergy-Friendly, Late Night, and Float.

Academic Year Dates: August 9, 2026 through May 15, 2027

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/07/2026

Closing Date

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/
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts.
All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the search process may be subject to applicable bargaining unit procedures.
The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background report paid for by the University.