Senior Cook: Lead Large-Scale Kitchen + Benefits

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

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.