Line Cook $2,000 Recruitment Bonus!

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Job Title:
Line Cook $2,000 Recruitment Bonus!

Department:
Student Life Dining Services

Job Description
Under supervision from the Assistant Chef and Unit Chef, the Line Cook is responsible for the preparation of all types of food including, proteins, starches, soups, sauces, stock and gravies, a la cart items, grab-n-go and cook to order style foods; operates as part of the unit culinary team; interacts and improvises dishes directly with customers often in theatrical style; interprets recipes, weighs and measures ingredients, and operates standard kitchen equipment; work hours 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with weekend rotations.
Minimum Education Required
Per Classified Civil Svc Specs
Required Qualifications
Required: 8th grade education plus; one year of full time experience in cooking and food preparation and use of kitchen equipment; knowledge of food safety practices; ability to read weights and measures; ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to read and interpret recipes; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions; ability to life 50 pounds; upon completion of the probationary period, must successfully pass specialized, title specific training administered by department.
Desired: High School Diploma or equivalent; high volume kitchen experience (1 year); experience (1 year) in a high volume food court or station dining concept serving 2,000-7,000 customers per day.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate selected for this position will receive a $2,000 recruitment bonus. Candidates who are internal to the University and the Wexner Medical Center are not eligible to receive the recruitment bonus.

The starting rate for this position is $15.20.

Ohio State is focused on enhancing the health and safety of our community. Therefore, the university is requiring every student, faculty and staff member to be compliant with Ohio State’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement .

By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

Location:
Stores and Receiving (0381)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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