UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Specification for Class
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
| COOK | 18505 (NE S WFSE Campuswide) 18641 (NE S WFSE HMC) 20777 (NE H Temp WFSE Campuswide) 20863 (NE H Temp WFSE HMC) |
| CULINARY ASSOCIATE | 21318 (NE H SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance) 21518 (NE H Temp 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 as a Food Service Worker; or equivalent education/experience.
CLASS SPECIFICATION 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