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Posting Number CS01966 Job Title COOK (FULL-TIME, ACADEMIC YEAR) Position Number 457 FTE FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $32,940 - $35,600 (ACADEMIC YEAR SALARY) Pay Grade Level Grade 312 Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status Full-time, Academic Year, Limited, Permanent Restriction or Limitation Reason Leave to Protect Status End Date of Restriction or Limitation 04/05/25 (WILL EXTEND) Department Information

Department Dining Central Operations Contact(s) Jenna Visinho
Office of Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881 Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-2317 Contact Email jvisinho@uri.edu Physical Demands At time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate. Campus Location Kingston Building(s) HOPE COMMONS & MAINFARE – ALL AREAS Grant Funded Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes Duties and Responsibilities GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: 
 
On an assigned shift, to be responsible for planning and supervising the preparation and cooking of all food and the preparation and making of beverages in a kitchen providing meals daily to less than 100 persons; or to serve as an assistant to a cook of higher rank in a larger kitchen; and to do related work as required. 
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: When serving as the cook in charge of a small kitchen, works under the administrative supervision of a superior; or, works under the general supervision of a cook of higher rank when working in a larger kitchen. 
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, plans, supervises and reviews the work of cook’s helpers or others engaged in food preparation and cooking activities. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: On an assigned shift, to be responsible for planning and supervising the preparation and cooking of all food and the preparation and making of beverages in a kitchen providing meals daily to less than 100 persons. To estimate food needs in advance and to requisition kinds and amount of food necessary to comply with menu requirements. To supervise the receipt, storage, care and distribution of food supplies. To be responsible for the preparation of meals, adhering to approved standardized recipes and predetermined time schedule. To instruct and train subordinates in the proper preparation and cooking of food. To be responsible for maintaining the kitchen, storage rooms and related areas in a clean condition and free from pests and rodents. To serve as an assistant to a cook of higher rank in a larger kitchen by preparing and cooking foods as directed. To do related work as required. Required Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of food and beverage preparation; a familiarity with kitchen management; skill in the various branches of cookery involved in the preparation of meats, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, beverages and desserts in large quantities; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through completion of eight school grades; and

EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment as a cook at the journeyman level engaged in the preparation of foods of all kinds in large quantities in a hospital, hotel or restaurant. OR- any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work Hours SUNDAY, MONDAY TUESDAY -  10:30 AM TO 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY – 11:00 AM TO 9:30 PM
DAYS OFF: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY

WORK HOURS AND DAYS OFF WILL VARY DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST, J-TERM, AND SPRING BREAK PERIOD

ACADEMIC YEAR DATES ARE 08/11/24 THROUGH 05/17/25 Posting Date 10/02/2024 Closing Date 10/11/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants THIS IS A FULL TIME, 40 HRS., ACADEMIC YEAR POSITION

WILL INCLUDE A GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING A TUITION WAIVER FOR CCRI, RIC, AND URI FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE, SPOUSE, AND DEPENDENTS (IF APPLICABLE) BASED ON CURRENT EDUCATION. IT ALSO INCLUDES PAID TIME OFF, PAID STATE HOLIDAYS, AND A MANDATORY RETIREMENT PLAN IN ADDITION TO MANY OTHER TYPES OF BENEFITS.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS PACKAGE, PLEASE VISIT:
https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/

A pre-employment physical examination and criminal background check are required for the successful applicant. Both of these requirements will be paid for by the University.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14062 Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently a State employee who is a member of AFSCME/Council 94? Yes--IF YES, I understand that if I am the most senior lateral transfer bidder, fully qualified and in good standing, that I MUST ACCEPT THIS POSITION. No * Have you completed eight school grades? Yes No * Do you have experience as a cook at the journeyman level engaged in the preparation of foods of all kinds in LARGE QUANTITIES in a HOSPITAL, HOTEL OR RESTAURANT? Yes No