Cook 2

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

September 21, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

674H-YY_CS_NPS - Cook 2

Business Title:

Cook 2

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Under general supervision of the Manager. Responsible for the preparation of meals indicated on menus and production recipes, including assigned weekend shifts and catering events. Responsible for proper handling and storage of all food products, use and care of equipment, clean-up, and securing of work area at shift end. Maintain safety, sanitation, and quality control standards. Lead and direct employees assigned to various display cooking areas. Maintain records as required and direct production area in absence of management. Provide top quality products and customer service in the front of the house platform cooking and is able to train employees in performing all of the related tasks in customer service. Cooperate in contributing to a positive and harmonious work environment. 

To support WSU’s ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $3,500.00. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website: Hiring Incentive – Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu)

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary:

$3,925 to $4,653 | Range 39 (Steps F-M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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 largescale 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 Food Handler’s Permit within 14 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two to five years experience in increasingly responsible food service positions. 

• Multi-faceted food experience. 

• Experience in ala carte restaurant cooking and various international/ethnic cuisines. 

• Experience leading and training employees. 

• General knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance. 

• Have valid driver’s license. 

 
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