Job description
This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Cook 2 position at OSU-Cascades. This position will be located in Bend, OR.
The OSU-Cascades Dining Team exist to support the health and wellness of all students, faculty and staff by providing food and beverage choices that contribute to the collective well-being of our community. The OSU-Cascades campus is home to over 300 residential students that enjoy meals in our 250 seat dining center and coffee shop. Our dining center is a full-service food center offering made-from-scratch meals, grab-n-go selections, and catering services. We offer inspired cuisine and exceptional service to on-campus students, staff, faculty and external guest with a focus on local, sustainable ingredients and healthy food options.
The purpose of this position is support OSU-Cascades dining, catering and conference operations receive a high quality, nutritious and satisfying meal. This position has responsibility for preparing and producing the food production for a designated area, preparing foods for special diets, maintaining adequate product, and training students and staff on cooking methods and procedures. This is done by providing leadership and role modeling on how to maintain high quality food and how to prepare menu items using solid fundamental cooking methods with a focus on safety and sanitation.
OSU-Cascades Dining Services staff members are expected to demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating an inclusive, welcoming, and safe environment for all students, faculty and staff.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine county. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Position Duties
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
- Top 1.4% university in the world
- More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
- 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
- 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
- 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
- 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
- 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
- 217k+ alumni worldwide
- For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine county. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
- Retirement savings paid by the university.
- A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
- Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
- Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Cooking and Coordination (50%)
Prepare food items following all safe food handling procedures.
Prepare food items following all safe food handling procedures.
Follow recipes and standards for food production and presentation on the serving line.
Responsible for appearance, flavor and overall quality of menu items served.
Preform prep work including washing, peeling, cutting, weighing, and measuring to assist in preparation of menu items or grab-n-go selections.
Instruct student workers as necessary in procedures for food preparation and ensuring they are following safe and sanitary practices.
Support catering services as needed for serving internal and external guests.
Customer Service (20%)
Create an exceptional overall experience for customers by providing friendly, polite, knowledgeable, and efficient service.
Resolve customer concerns and relay information to supervisor.
Recordkeeping (10%)
Maintain records pertaining to items such as temperature logs, recipe changes, daily cleaning logs, inventory and other items needs for business purposes.
Inventory and Supply (10%)
Ensure that serving stations remain well stocked to accommodate customer demand.
Request additional supplies when needed to maintain appropriate levels for business need.
Assist when needed with scheduled inventory counts.
Other (10%)
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Two years of cooking experience in an institution or commercial firm serving complete meals; OR an Associate’s degree in Food Service Management, Foods and Hospitality Service, or a directly-related field.
Additional Required Qualifications
Knowledge of large quantity food preparation.
Experience in safe and sanitary methods for food and beverage preparing, handling, and storage.
Experience working with kitchen equipment including, but not limited to: grills, fryers, knives, slicing machines, mixers, ovens and steam kettles.
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and stay organized.
Demonstrated passion for food and the food service industry.
Ability to respond positively to changing work demands as well as the ability to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals.
Professional oral and non-verbal communication skills.
Requires a valid Food Handler’s certificate within 30 days of employment. Must maintain certification throughout service with OSU-Cascades.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
This position is required to maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification (if cognitively and physically able to do so) within 90 days of employment of when training becomes available by the department. Training is provided at department expense. Duty to act end at summoning professional emergency assistance.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Experience as a lead worker with the ability to train and direct employees.
Experience in a retail food environment.
Experience providing good customer service.
Demonstrated knowledge of food allergens and special dietary needs.
Experience in exhibition cooking.
Experience in various global cuisines.
Experience working in a team-based environment.
Demonstrable ability to work with and/or lead diverse groups of employees.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
OSU Cascades is a seven-day-a-week operation, so weekends, evenings, and occasional holiday work will be required. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs.
The employee in this position will often be required to lift/carry/push/push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
This position is deemed essential and the incumbent is expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures.
This is a physically active job in an institutional kitchen environment. Incumbent will experience long working periods of standing on a hard floor; working with commercial kitchen equipment; fluctuation in work flow, temperature and noise level.
This position is deemed essential and the incumbent may be expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures. Yes This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P04152CT
Number of Vacancies
2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
05/22/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
04/19/2023
Full Consideration Date
05/14/2023
Closing Date
05/28/2023
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
The closing date has been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool.
Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for classified staff positions.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). If you are using relevant volunteer experience to meet minimum qualifications, please include this information in the Employment History section of the application.
Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for classified staff positions.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). If you are using relevant volunteer experience to meet minimum qualifications, please include this information in the Employment History section of the application.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact: Talent.Acquisition@osucascades.edu
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit
https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.
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