Compensation

Cook

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

Representative group Job codes
WFSE CAMPUSWIDE 18505 (NE S WFSE Campuswide)
22642 (NE H NI WFSE Campuswide)
WFSE HMC 18641 (NE S WFSE HMC)
22717 (NE H NI WFSE HMC)

Culinary Associate

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

Representative group Job codes
SEIU 1199NW UWMC NORTHWEST SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 21318 (NE H SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance)
22955 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance)

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT

Perform skilled cooking duties.

BASIC FUNCTION

Perform skilled cooking duties.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Under general supervision, perform skilled cooking duties.

TYPICAL WORK

Cook and/or bake items from scratch to include sauces, marinades and spice blends;

Prepare meat, fish and fowl for cooking according to standard recipes, menus, or verbal instructions; butcher larger cuts of meat, fish, and fowl;

Prepare and cook vegetables, fruits, soups and cereals; prepare salads, quick breads, desserts and beverages;

Prepare all types of bakery and dessert items according to standard recipes, menus, or verbal instructions;

Operate cooking and kitchen equipment which may include, but not limited to, grills, burners, woks, ovens, microwaves, slicers, toasters, food processors and blenders;

Review preparation lists and make adjustments as needed to meet production schedule or specific needs; test new recipes and ingredients;

Maintain par inventory levels; rotate stock; store leftover ingredients and products;

May complete forms including par order forms, waste sheets, temperature logs, and/or production logs;

May clean kitchen equipment and work area or direct this function;

May direct Food Service Workers, students, and temporary workers;

May assist in orienting and training new staff; and

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment AND one year of experience preparing and serving food and maintaining clean work area; or equivalent education/experience.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

  • New Class: 1-3-73
  • Revise Class: 5-17-73
  • Revise MQ: 2-19-76
  • Revise Class/Title: 6-3-88
  • CSR Class Conversion (mc): 06-01-05
  • Revise Typical Work, and MQ; update job code with Workday code: 08-01-18
  • Add SEIU 1199NW UWMC-NW job profiles: 01-01-2020
    Revised MQ: 09-08-2023