Cook

Cook

Geology

Job #546337

Close Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Emergency Hire Appointment

 

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(Job #546337) Cook I, Hiring Range: $21.50 - $24.00/hr. This is a temporary, intermittent hourly, non-benefitted, non-exempt position in the Geology Department.

 

Position Summary:

The camp cook prepares 2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner), six days a week for three and a half weeks at a remote location.

Approximate dates of employment: May 20, 2025 thru June 22, 2025.

 

Key Responsibilities:

95% - Prepares both meat and vegetarian breakfast and dinner (may be required to accommodate special dietary needs). Provides a variety of sandwich making foods at breakfast for students and staff to make field lunches.  Plans weekly menus and purchases sufficient quantity of food for up to four days.  Maintains a clean, health-conscious kitchen and works with camp manager to monitor the nutritional health of students and staff. 

May be responsible for acquiring food at the grocery store.

5% - Other Duties as Assigned

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

As listed in Classification Standards:

Ability to prepare and cook all food groups; follow oral and written instructions; keep records; lift an average of 50 lbs. if required on the job; read and write at a level appropriate to the position; pass a physical examination; and work and maintain good relationships with others.

 

Equivalent to one year of experience performing the duties of a Food Service Worker I or equivalent to one year of experience in assisting a cook in the preparation and cooking of a varied menu.

 

As related to the major responsibilities for this position:

Ability to do the above in an outdoor kitchen setting

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Working knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety measures; food handling sanitation; principles, procedures, and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food in large quantity; and methods and procedures used in the operations, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment and work areas.

Possess a valid California Driver’s License and willing to get CSU defensive driving certification.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of safe food handling and storage procedures (CA Food Handler Card preferred)

 

 

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

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