"Cook Assistant"

Cook Assistant

Company: Ohio University

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Food Services

Type: Full-Time

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public, AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental

Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open to the public. However, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees will be given first consideration.
CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.
In an effort to make the process of awarding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.
We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment physical.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Job Description
Under direction from the lead worker and/or general supervision from food service management, assists in food preparation, helps cooks prepare and cooks quantities of food, prepares, serves and displays food in operation.

• Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required guidelines.
• Prepares and cooks food items to standardized recipes using standard kitchen equipment. Cleans and prepares hot, cold, special menu foods, sliced meats, cheeses and vegetables. Also prepare meat proteins before cooking.
• Sets up and break downs food lines, cleans and breaks down work area: to include scraping, washing pots, pans and dishes, mopping, swiping and emptying trash. Follows prep and production sheets using standardized recipes and department guidelines.
• Performs other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form.
• Work independently or with others.
• Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community.
• Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools & equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems.
• Successful completion of a test may be required.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, hot ovens, sharp utensils, prolonged standing.
• An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety practices. *
• Skill in the operation of kitchen equipment. *
• Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures. *

*Developed after employment

Department: Culinary Services

Pay Rate: AFSCME Pay Range I01I: $14.43 - $18.30

Job Open Date: 09/23/2025

Posting Close Date: 09/30/2025

Job Category: Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment

Months: 12 month

Planning Unit: Vice President for Student Affairs

Work Schedule: Varied/Varied Every other weekend off 12-month position Assigned to Culinary Services

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week: 40

Expected duration of assignment: Permanent

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Joni Fisher 740-593-2970 fisherj5@ohio.edu