About this Cook I role at University of Richmond

University of Richmond · Onsite · UR Main Campus

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

As an entry level kitchen position working under direction, this position prepares food in quantity and is responsible for maintaining high standards for food quality while practicing proper sanitation, food safety, and cooking procedures.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:


Operations: (90%)
• Cooks and prepares food as directed according to established recipes, special dietary or
nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions. Cooking may include display cooking
• Cleans, cuts, and cooks all food products as assigned, including meat, fish, poultry,
starches, and vegetables
• Garnishes foods
• Cleans, sets up, and breaks down kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas to
ensure cleanliness and functional operation
• Operates kitchen, line equipment and machinery according to established safety
procedures
• Covers, labels, and dates all food products, and follows all food safety rules for proper
storage
• Monitors serving lines and ensures an adequate supply of food items, per the menu of
the day, for the entire service period
• Monitors and records temperatures of foods stored in refrigeration, in hot boxes, and on
the serving line to ensure safe temperatures
• Performs other duties, as assigned


Additional Duties: (10%)
• Maintains cleanliness of the productions areas
• Washes pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment, as needed


CONTACTS:

Contacts are primarily with direct supervisor and others in group or department to
give and receive information.


SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Food services


QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, skills & ability:
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Friendly and service-oriented
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
Basic knowledge of culinary practices and techniques
• Knowledge of quantity food production principles and safe food handling practices
• Safe food handler certification preferred, or certification obtained within one year of hire,
required. Required dependent upon assigned unit


Education & experience:
• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• One year of related work experience preferred

Work Hours:

Full Time, Non-Exempt

Sunday - Saturday, PM hours (11:30am - 8:00pm, rotating weekends)

Salary:

Pay Grade 1 ($16.75/hour - $18.25/hour)

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How this Cook salary compares

This role pays $34,840/yrbelow the typical range for Cook roles.

$33,613 median $42,640 $54,080

Typical range $37,877–$48,630/yr, from 1,986 comparable Cook listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Cook salary insights →

About University of Richmond

Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia , the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, we

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