"Senior Cook"

Senior Cook

Company: University of Oklahoma

Category: Food Services

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260051

Organization: Faculty House

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., schedule could change depending on workload and may require some evenings and weekends.

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary at $38,000 annually based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Examples of Work

Job Description:

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer. We are looking for a Senior Cook to join the team. This position plans and prepares menus, prepares food in large production kitchen, manages kitchen inventory, and performs other duties as needed to fulfill the function of the position.

Duties:

• Plans, develops, and assesses costs for menus.
• Prepares new recipes/entrees, salads and other menu items.
• Monitors and maintains physical inventory weekly and/or monthly.
• Orders produce and other food items on a daily basis.
• Participates in ongoing skill development courses in order to stay abreast of the latest trends in the food service industry.
• May prepare specialty foods, such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, or tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
• Cleans and maintains food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required education and experience: High School Diploma, GED, or graduate of a culinary school, AND:

• 36 months food service experience

Certification Preferred: Valid Safe Food Handling and Sanitization Certificate from the State of Oklahoma

Skills:

• Ability to understand & convert measurements
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment & supplies
• Ability to plan a health conscience menu
• Ability to interpret information
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to understand profit and loss statement

Working Conditions: Standard restaurant environment

Department preferences:

• Familiarity with preparation of gourmet and specialty type menu items
• Some experience in menu planning and costing
• Experience in complete kitchen management, ethnic cooking (including baking), salad preparation, entree selection, and pairing

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: None

Job Posting: Jan 12, 2026

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