Job Description

Cook 2

Job ID: 11755

Location: Bellevue College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Position Summary

The Cook 2 performs skilled cooking duties and lead food preparation. The position function as head cook and regularly assigns, instructs and checks the work of others. The position supervises and participates in the preparation and service of all food on a shift.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Annual salary range: $37,260 - $48,144

Annual salary will be commensurate with candidate\'s qualifications and related experience.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Competitive salary is within the Range stated above, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This is a Classified, overtime eligible position and represented by the Washington Public Employee Association of Higher Education (WPEA-HE).

About The College

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 44% students of color and over 1,100 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/futurevision/core-themes/, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

About the Department

Bellevue College (BC) Food Services serves the college main campus by offering a full service cafeteria, three coffee shops and a Pizza Cafe (Housing) that serve hot food, light snacks, pastries, espresso, tea and beverages.

Essential Functions

Perform skilled cooking duties and lead food preparation; Assign, instruct and check the work of others; function as head cook.

• Supervises and participates in large scale preparation and service of food on assigned shift; prepares main entrees as directed; anticipates and performs preliminary preparation necessary for next day\'s meals.

• Performs meat cutting work; bones fish and fowl; cleans prawns; wraps and stores meat; cooks meat, fish, and poultry.

• Bakes pies, cakes, and cookies and prepares other desserts; pits and grinds fruit.

• Inspects food being prepared to ensure proper quantity, quality, and handling; instructs and trains employees and detail kitchen help in cooking, preparing, and handling food.

• Operates mixers, ovens, choppers, shredders, steamers, grills, grinders, steam kettles, fry kettles, and other food equipment.

• Assists in preparing menus and determining amount of food to meet menu requirements; keeps records; makes reports.

• Prepares food items according to standard menus, recipes, and verbal instructions; prepares and cooks vegetables, meats, soups and cereals; prepares salads, desserts and beverages, quick breads, etc.

• Leads and participates in the cleaning of the kitchen and equipment; assures that standards of sanitation and safety are met.

• Adjusts recipes to volume of demand.

• Inventories and maintains necessary supplies and goods for assigned meals.

• Leads and participates in the storage and utilization of leftover ingredients and products; rotate stock.

• Operates standard cooking equipment.

• Plans meals, keeps records, makes reports.

• Provides effective customer service for students, employees, and visitors.

Catering

• Manages catering for events and coordinate logistics for the preparation and service of food.

• Orders supplies and food for events, prepares food, coordinates with staff to ensure all catering supplies are complete and ready for events.

• Communicates and works with the catering manager for event orders.

• Supervises catering staff during events.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years cooking experience in a large scale food service or culinary operation.

• Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to follow written and oral instruction.

• Experience working with diverse colleagues and students in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

• Demonstrated effective customer service skills with employees, students, and visitors.

• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.

• Must have King County food handler\'s permit within 14 days of hire.

• Knowledge of:

• Food values and nutrition.

• Personal hygiene, food handling, sanitation, and safety precautions.

• Care and use of kitchen utensils and equipment.

• Record keeping (e.g., inventory).

• Report preparation (e.g., supply levels and usage).

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary Arts certificate. Completion of course in large scale cooking may be substituted for one year of experience.

• One (1) year supervisory experience.

• Serve Safe certification.

Conditions of Employment

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Per Governor Inslee\'shttps://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/21-14.1%20-%20COVID-19%20Vax%20Washington%20Amendment.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery, state employees must be fully vaccinated and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire. Please reach out to the HR Office at mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant\'s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080.

Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.

How To Apply

Application deadline has been extended to 09/05/2022 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional will not be reviewed.) Please review https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/jobs/applying-for-jobs-tips/ before applying.

Required application materials:

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)

• Attach a Resume

• Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Please provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity

• Complete the Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact:

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu.

EEO Statement

Bellevue College is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity and nondiscrimination to applicants and employees without regard to race or ethnicity; creed; color; national origin; sex; marital status; sexual orientation; age; religion; genetic information; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or whether a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. Please see policy 4100 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact mailto:hr@bellevuecollege.edu or 425-564-2271. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564- 2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564- 2178, Office R130.

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