"Cook 1"

Job Details

Cook 1
Department: CAS Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
Classification: Cook 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Seasonal (Classified), Ongoing
Salary: $18.06 - $23.88 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins: March 3, 2026; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants: Complete applications should include: 1. A current resume/CV. 2. Three (3) professional references with contact information.
Department Summary: The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the intellectual hub of the University of Oregon... [full summary text]. Founded in 1924, the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) is the third oldest marine laboratory on the Pacific Coast...
Position Summary: The Cook 1 prepares and serves meals for students, staff, visiting groups, and special events at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB). This position is a vital member of the kitchen staff at OIMB and is responsible for duties that include the storage of food, cleaning the kitchen and equipment, keeping the work area sanitary, and maintaining records, including an accurate count of meals served. The Cook 1 will prepare meals according to menus, recipes, and/or verbal instructions, and utilize cooking methods such as boiling, grilling, steaming, roasting, and baking. This position reports to the Operations Manager at OIMB and will assist other cooks as needed. This position works seasonally with unpaid breaks of up to a month between the academic terms. OIMB serves three meals a day, seven days a week for an average of 25-50 people. Special events and groups can bring the number served up to 110. Fewer meals are served during the fall and winter terms.
Work Conditions: The person in this position works in a commercial kitchen with stoves and ovens, hot liquids and steam, machinery with moving parts or blades, and sharp implements. This position typically requires the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 pounds...
Work Schedule: This position works a flexible schedule that may include night, weekend, and holiday shifts...
Special Requirements: Must have or be able to obtain a current Oregon Food Handler card within two weeks of employment. This position may drive a university vehicle...
Minimum Requirements: One (1) year of experience as a cook in a commercial food service facility, OR Possession of a Certificate of Completion in culinary arts and/or Foods and Hospitality Service from a certified community college or technical school.
Professional Competencies: Ability to utilize menus, recipes, worksheets, and usage reports. Ability to perform basic math... Strong customer service skills. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Preferred Qualifications: [None specified]
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536357