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
01/03/1973: New Class
05/17/1973: Revise Class
02/19/1976: Revise MQ
06/03/1988: Revise Class/Title
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion
08/01/2018: Revise Typical Work, and MQ; update job code with Workday code
09/08/2023: Add SEIU 1199NW UWMC-NW job profiles: 01-01-2020
Revised MQ