WSU Athletics Performance Nutrition Program
Cook2
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“Cook 2 at WSU Athletics Performance Nutrition Program. Preparing menu items for daily service, special events, and catering. Create high-quality, performance-focused meals”
What You'll Achieve.
minimizing waste; maintain efficiency and quality; positive dining experience
Industry & Context.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends based on business needs, background check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Two (2) years cooking experience in a large scale food service or culinary operation, six (6) months experience directing the work of others, 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
Nice to Have
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
What You'll Do.
Preparing menu items for daily service
performance-focused meals
Collaborate with leadership to develop innovative and seasonal menu offerings
Manage inventory effectively by maintaining proper stock levels
Plan and execute production levels
Ensuring proper food handling and storage
Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
Using kitchen equipment appropriately and responsibly
Demonstrate sound judgment
and a commitment to excellence
Keeping accurate records
Helping oversee the production area
Contribute to a positive dining experience
Delivering high-quality food
Exceptional customer service
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating with leadership to develop innovative and seasonal menu offerings
Full Job Description
**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:** June 3, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. **Available Title(s):** 674H-YN_CS_NPS - Cook 2 **Business Title:** Cook 2 **Employee Type:** Classified **Position 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](https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357-28). In accordance with [RCW 49.58.110](https://app.leg.wa.gov/RC
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