Temporary Cook Assistant
Temporary Cook Assistant
Company:
Ohio University
Job Location:
Athens, 45701-2979
Category:
Food Services
Type:
Full-Time
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public , AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open to the public. However, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees will be given first consideration.
CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.
THIS IS NOT A STUDENT POSITION.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment physical.
In an effort to make the process of awarding bids upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.
This is a temporary position. If a current 1699 employee is selected for this temporary role, their benefits will continue without change: should an external employee be hired into the role temporarily, they will only receive sick and retirement benefits as the position is less than 120 days.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
sick leave and retirement.
Posting Number: 20166894S
Job Description
Under direction from the lead worker and/or general supervision from food service management, assists in food preparation, helps cooks prepare and cooks quantities of food, prepares, serves and displays food in operation.
Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required guidelines.
Prepares and cooks food items to standardized recipes using standard kitchen equipment. Cleans and prepares hot, cold, special menu foods, sliced meats, cheeses and vegetables. Also prepare meat proteins before cooking.
Sets up and break downs food lines, cleans and breaks down work area: to include scraping, washing pots, pans and dishes, mopping, swiping and emptying trash. Follows prep and production sheets using standardized recipes and department guidelines.
Performs other related duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form.
Work independently or with others.
Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools & equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages.
Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems.
Successful completion of a test may be required.
Exposure to extreme temperatures, hot ovens, sharp utensils, prolonged standing.
An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of safety practices. *
Skill in the operation of kitchen equipment. *
Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures. *
*Developed after employment
Department
Culinary Services
Pay Rate: AFSCME Pay Range 01: $14.43 - $18.30
Job Open Date
08/04/2025
Posting Close Date
8/11/2025
Job Category: Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment
Months
12 month
Planning Unit: Vice President for Student Affairs
Work Schedule
This is a temporary position effective immediately, potentially until the end of Fall Semester but could possibly extend further than that.
Work Schedule.
Week 1 - Sun-Off, M to Fri-7am-3:30pm, Sat-Off
Week 2 - Sun-Off, M to W-7am-3:30pm, Fri-7am-3:30pm, Sat-11am-7:30pm
Campus: Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40 hours per week
Expected duration of assignment
Full time temporary (
Temporary Cook Assistant
Company:
Ohio University
Job Location:
Athens, 45701-2979
Category:
Food Services
Type:
Full-Time
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public , AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open to the public. However, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees will be given first consideration.
CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.
THIS IS NOT A STUDENT POSITION.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment physical.
In an effort to make the process of awarding bids upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.
This is a temporary position. If a current 1699 employee is selected for this temporary role, their benefits will continue without change: should an external employee be hired into the role temporarily, they will only receive sick and retirement benefits as the position is less than 120 days.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
sick leave and retirement.
Posting Number: 20166894S
Job Description
Under direction from the lead worker and/or general supervision from food service management, assists in food preparation, helps cooks prepare and cooks quantities of food, prepares, serves and displays food in operation.
Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required guidelines.
Prepares and cooks food items to standardized recipes using standard kitchen equipment. Cleans and prepares hot, cold, special menu foods, sliced meats, cheeses and vegetables. Also prepare meat proteins before cooking.
Sets up and break downs food lines, cleans and breaks down work area: to include scraping, washing pots, pans and dishes, mopping, swiping and emptying trash. Follows prep and production sheets using standardized recipes and department guidelines.
Performs other related duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form.
Work independently or with others.
Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools & equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages.
Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems.
Successful completion of a test may be required.
Exposure to extreme temperatures, hot ovens, sharp utensils, prolonged standing.
An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of safety practices. *
Skill in the operation of kitchen equipment. *
Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures. *
*Developed after employment
Department
Culinary Services
Pay Rate: AFSCME Pay Range 01: $14.43 - $18.30
Job Open Date
08/04/2025
Posting Close Date
8/11/2025
Job Category: Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment
Months
12 month
Planning Unit: Vice President for Student Affairs
Work Schedule
This is a temporary position effective immediately, potentially until the end of Fall Semester but could possibly extend further than that.
Work Schedule.
Week 1 - Sun-Off, M to Fri-7am-3:30pm, Sat-Off
Week 2 - Sun-Off, M to W-7am-3:30pm, Fri-7am-3:30pm, Sat-11am-7:30pm
Campus: Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40 hours per week
Expected duration of assignment
Full time temporary (
Job ID: 490109687
Originally Posted on: 8/20/2025
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