About the role
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 3, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
674H-YN_CS_NPS - Cook 2Business Title:
Cook 2Employee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
Under the general supervision of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, you will play a key role in preparing menu items for daily service, special events, and catering within the WSU Athletics Performance Nutrition Program. You will create high-quality, performance-focused meals that support student-athletes, while also collaborating with leadership to develop innovative and seasonal menu offerings. In this role, you will manage inventory effectively by maintaining proper stock levels, ensuring sufficient product availability while minimizing waste. You will plan and execute production levels, balancing peak batch cooking with off-peak à la carte preparation to maintain efficiency and quality.
Your responsibilities will also include ensuring proper food handling and storage, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and using kitchen equipment appropriately and responsibly. You will be expected to demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of your work, while keeping accurate records and helping oversee the production area. Most importantly, you will contribute to a positive dining experience by delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer service to every guest.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $3,495 to $4,653 | Range 39 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Two (2) years cooking experience in a large scale food service or culinary operation which includes six (6) months experience directing the work of others. Completion of course in large‑scale cooking may be substituted for one (1) year of experience; OR one (1) year as a Cook 1 in State service; OR equivalent education/experience.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Washington state Food Handler’s Permit within 14 days of employment.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends based on business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two to five years’ experience in increasingly responsible food service positions.
Experience in à la carte restaurant cooking and various international/ethnic cuisines.
Serve Safe Certified.
Multi-faceted food experience.
Experience leading and training employees.
General knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About the Area - wsucougars.com/
Area/College: Athletics, Intercollegiate
Department Name: Gray W
Location: Pullman, WA
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