Cook 2

Job Details

Cook 2

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification: Cook 2

Appointment Type and Duration: Academic Year (Classified), Ongoing

Salary: $19.36 - $28.75 per year

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

May 6, 2026; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 250 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

The Cook 2 is responsible for cooking, setting up, and executing concession and catering events. The Cook 2 leads and directs the work group in the preparation of daily meals with a focus on quality, efficiency, and thoroughness. This lead position sets the example for lower-level positions by exhibiting appropriate professional behavior and creating a respectful and inclusive work environment. Duties include: directing meal preparation, production, service and clean up; creating prep list for the day; completing worksheets at the close of shift by recording food usage; assigning work to lower-level cooks, food service workers, temporary staff, and student employees; assisting the manager with controlling labor costs through effective analysis of staffing needs and scheduling; assisting with product ordering and receiving; assisting with ongoing training of classified and student staff; acting supervisor in Manager's absence.

This position requires lifting and exertion for short periods; the ability to work in sustained rush periods during peak meal service hours; the ability to stand for long periods on hard surfaces that may be slippery when wet; the ability to work overheated food service areas and in areas below sixty degrees for several hours per day; exposure to hot, humid conditions (commercial dish room); ability to stoop, twist, bend, reach, and grasp with high frequency. This position interacts with a large number of people, including co-workers and student employees, customers, delivery workers, repair workers, and vendors.

The Cook 2 will make decisions regarding the day-to-day operations to ensure high-quality food is prepared in accordance with health and safety standards and HACCP guidelines.

Special Requirements:

• Obtain UO driver's certification within 90 days of employment and maintain throughout employment with the Athletic Department.
• Complete Kitchen Safety training, and Hazard Communication training within 90 days of employment.
• Obtain Lane County Food Handler's Card and OLCC server's permit within 90 days of employment.

This is a 9-month positions to work during the following months: August through April

Schedules can and will change depending on the unit's needs and may include a mixture of a.m./p.m., weekend, and holiday shifts.

Minimum Requirements

• Two years of cooking experience in an institution or commercial firm serving complete meals;
• OR
• Associate's degree in Food Service Management, Foods and Hospitality Service, or a directly-related field.

Professional Competencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience.
• Experience serving large groups of individuals in a high-stress environment.
• A culinary degree.