Posting Number CS02117
Job Title Cook (Full-Time, 40 hours, Calendar Year)
Position Number 382
FTE
FLSA
Pay Rate
Salary Range $42,837 - $46,292
Pay Grade Level Grade 312
Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff
Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)
Status Full-time, Permanent, Calendar Year
Restriction or Limitation Reason
End Date of Restriction or Limitation
Department Dining Catering Operations
Contact(s)
Jenna Visinho
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resources
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-2317
Contact Email jvisinho@uri.edu
Physical Demands
At time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.
Campus Location Kingston
Building(s)
Catering
Grant Funded
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Extension Contingency Notes
Duties and Responsibilities
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
On an assigned shift, to be responsible for planning and supervising the preparation and cooking of all food and the preparation and making of beverages in a kitchen providing meals daily to less than 100 persons; or to serve as an assistant to a cook of higher rank in a larger kitchen; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: When serving as the cook in charge of a small kitchen, works under the administrative supervision of a superior; or, works under the general supervision of a cook of higher rank when working in a larger kitchen.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, plans, supervises and reviews the work of cook’s helpers or others engaged in food preparation and cooking activities.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: On an assigned shift, to be responsible for planning and supervising the preparation and cooking of all food and the preparation and making of beverages in a kitchen providing meals daily to less than 100 persons. To estimate food needs in advance and to requisition kinds and amount of food necessary to comply with menu requirements. To supervise the receipt, storage, care and distribution of food supplies. To be responsible for the preparation of meals, adhering to approved standardized recipes and predetermined time schedule. To instruct and train subordinates in the proper preparation and cooking of food. To be responsible for maintaining the kitchen, storage rooms and related areas in a clean condition and free from pests and rodents. To serve as an assistant to a cook of higher rank in a larger kitchen by preparing and cooking foods as directed. To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of food and beverage preparation; a familiarity with kitchen management; skill in the various branches of cookery involved in the preparation of meats, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, beverages and desserts in large quantities; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through completion of eight school grades; and
EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment as a cook at the journeyman level engaged in the preparation of foods of all kinds in large quantities in a hospital, hotel or restaurant. OR- any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Work Hours
Flex – will be discussed during interview
Posting Date 06/06/2025
Closing Date 06/15/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a full-time, 40 hrs., calendar year position.
A generous benefits package including a tuition waiver for CCRI, RIC, and URI for the successful candidate, spouse, and dependents (if applicable) based on current education. paid time off, paid state holidays, and a mandatory retirement plan are also available in addition to many other types of benefits.
To learn more about the benefits package, please visit:
https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/
A criminal background check is required for the successful applicant. This requirement will be paid for by the university.
The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15239
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