Cook 2Available Title(s):674H-YYCSNPS - Cook 2Business Title:Cook 2Employee Type:ClassifiedTime Type:Full timePosition Term:11 MonthPosition Details:Summary of Duties:Under general supervision of Dining Services Manager, responsible for the preparation of menu items, special menus, and catering menus. Responsible for developing new items annually and seasonally in conjunction with Chef/Manager. Ensure proper par stock ordering levels so that sufficient quantities of product are on hand while minimizing waste from over purchasing. Develop appropriate production pars, peak meal batch cooking and off-peak ala carte cooking levels. Responsible for proper handling and storage of all food products. Must demonstrate judgment, integrity and commitment to quality in all items prepared. Responsible for the safe and appropriate use and care of equipment, clean up, and securing of work area at shifts end. Maintain records as required and direct production area. Provide quality customer service to our guests.Required Qualifications:• Two (2) years cooking experience in a large scale food service or culinary operation which includes six (6) months experience directing the work of others. Completion of course in large-scale cooking may be substituted for one (1) year of experience; OR one (1) year as a Cook 1 in State service; OR equivalent education/experience.• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Food Handler's Permit within 14 days of employment.• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.Preferred Qualifications:• Valid unrestricted driver's license.• Two to five years experience in increasingly responsible food service positions.• Multi-faceted food experience.• Experience in a la carte restaurant cooking and various international/ethnic cuisines.• Experience leading and training employees.• General knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance.• More than 6 months experience leading and training employees.• General knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance.To support WSU's ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $3,500. Also, a referral incentive payment for up to $1,000. More information regarding the hiring incentive, and referral incentive payment programs can be located on the HRS website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/employees/benefits/employees-benefits-total-compensation-package/hiring-incentive/Additional Information:Area/College:Student AffairsDepartment Name:Dining ServiceCity, State, Zip:Pullman, WA 99164Department Link:https://dining.wsu.edu/Monthly Salary:Range 38 | $3,619 - $4,282 (Step F-M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf.Find total compensation here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https3A2F2Fhrs.wsu.edu2Fmanagers2Frecruitment-toolkit2Ftotal-compensation2F&data=057C017Ccheryl.wolfe40atg.wa.gov7C8801aa2378ef4e4d917608dac8c2db257C2cc5baaf3b9742c9bcb8392cad34af3f7C07C1*7C63804303647846350