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About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 22-23 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.
Job Summary:
Eastern Washington University is currently seeking an Executive Chef/Cook 3 - Float Schedule. This position will be responsible for daily food production with an emphasis on menu development and product usage. Responsibilities will also include catering, special events, and special diet meals - including plant based options. The position will also maintain quality and safety standards in Dining Services operations.
Typical Cook 3 Duties:
Daily production as needed
Schedules and assigns work; creates prep lists; establishes and maintains timelines
Prepares menus and recipes; determines production amounts; requisitions products; maintains records; creates reports
Trains and instructs others in cooking and food service work
Establish and maintain working relationships; maintain a positive kitchen culture
Plans meals, events, special diets
EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
The salary for this position is $44,580 - $59,568. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .
EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Food Handlers Permit
Washington State Drivers License
Three years of food service work, including one year of lead experience, or equivalent education or experience.
Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.
Preferred Qualifications:
2 years of college/university food service experience
2 years of high volume food production serving over 400 meals per day
1 year of supervisory experience
Culinary degree or related degree in the food service field
ACF Certification
Other Skills and Abilities:
Able to work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and accomplish goals.
Time management skills
Must have good communication and supervisory skills.
Must have good knife skills.
Job Duties:
Participates in and monitors large-scale preparation and service of food; prepares food items according to standard menus, recipes and verbal instructionsPercent of Time: 40
Instructs and trains employees. Provide expectations and direction to staff in cooking, preparing and handling foodPercent of Time: 15
Recipe development; assists in preparing menus and determining amount of food to meet menu requirements; keeps recordsPercent of Time: 15
Leads and participates in the cleaning of the kitchen and equipment; Maintains standards of sanitation and safety.Percent of Time: 10
Leads and participates in the storage and utilization of leftover ingredients and products; rotate stockPercent of Time: 10
Inventories and maintains necessary supplies and good for assigned mealsPercent of Time: 10
Conditions of Employment:
This position requires a valid food handlers permit and a drivers license.
This position requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
During the course of university employment this position will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/06/WFSE-EWU-CBA-Barg.-Units-1-and-2-FINAL-2023-2025.pdf
Upon hire employees must comply with franchise requirements regarding clothing and appearance, if applicable.
All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
All new faculty and staff are required to complete DEI/Title IX/Hazing Training for employees. This should be completed as soon as possible, but no later than the first few weeks of your hire. You can access the online training here or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources site https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/.
Salary Information:
The salary for this position is $44,580 - $59,568. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
Posting Date: 08/09/2024
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 8/23/2024
Screening to Begin: 8-26-24
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12663
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
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