Event Chef/Cook 3 Float Schedule - Project

2022068CP

Cook 3 - Float Schedule

4674i

No Exemption

C99090

Non-Exempt

BU 1

100

CS - 38X

$39,732 – $51,600

Position is available now

8 months

Cheney

Spokane

• Position will begin 10/16/22 and end 6/30/23. The intent is to assist with the high volume of events and food production during Fall and Winter quarter. Dining Services will use this position to determine if a permanent position is needed.

10/16/2022 through 06/30/2022

Yes - Both

Vara Lyn Conrath

vconrath@ewu.edu

• Eastern Washington University is currently seeking an Event Chef-Float Schedule Project position. This position will be responsible for daily food production with an emphasis on catering and special event food production. Responsibilities will also include menu development and special diet meals including plant based options. The position will also maintain quality and safety standards in Dining Services operations. This position is currently budgeted for 8 months.

• Daily production as needed
• Schedules and assigns work; creates prep lists; establishes and maintains timelines
• Prepares menus and recipes; determines production amounts; requisitions products; maintains records; creates reports
• Trains and instructs others in cooking and food service work
• Establish and maintain working relationships; maintain a positive kitchen culture
• Plans meals, events, special diets

• On top of salary, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 11 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waivers for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, and free transportation through STA.

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

• This position requires a valid food handler’s permit and a driver’s license.
• This position requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
• This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Upon hire employees must comply with franchise requirements regarding clothing and appearance, if applicable.
• All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/

• The successful candidate must be able to stand for the duration of their shift and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Vara Lyn Conrath at vconrath@ewu.edu.

No

No

No

Aprons, Gloves, Non Slip Shoes;
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Food Handlers Permit
• Washington State Drivers License
• Three years of food service work, including one year of lead experience, or equivalent education or experience.
• Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

• 2 years of college/university food service experience
• 2 years of high volume food production serving over 400 meals per day
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Culinary degree or related degree in the food service field
• ACF Certification

• Able to work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and accomplish goals.
• Time management skills
• Must have good communication and supervisory skills.
• Must have good knife skills.

Floating

• Floating schedule will consist of 40 hours per week with two consecutive days off in a seven day period. Employees may be assigned to work weeks and work shifts which include week ends and late night closing shifts, or shifts of different lengths in order to meet business and customer service needs or in response to employee requests.

08/24/2022

Yes

09/01/2022

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

1. Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. Please list at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
2. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
3. Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Application

40

Participates in and monitors large-scale preparation and service of food; prepares food items according to standard menus, recipes and verbal instructions

Yes

15

Instructs and trains employees. Provide expectations and direction to staff in cooking, preparing and handling food

Yes

15

Recipe development; assists in preparing menus and determining amount of food to meet menu requirements; keeps records

Yes

10

Leads and participates in the cleaning of the kitchen and equipment; Maintains standards of sanitation and safety.

Yes

5

Leads and participates in the storage and utilization of leftover ingredients and products; rotate stock

Yes

5

Inventories and maintains necessary supplies and good for assigned meals

Yes