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Bates College

Third Cook (FT, FY)

Lewiston, ME · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Third Cook (FT, FY) Job no: 493136 Work type: Staff Full Time - Full Year Location: Lewiston, ME Categories: Culinary, Hourly Title: Third Cook (FT, FY) Position Purpose: Staff holding a cook ...

NYULMC

Third Cook/Special Order Cook

New York, NY · On-site

$27.75/hr

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Third Cook/Special Order Cook. In this role, the successful candidate Performs work moderate difficulty in the preparation of various menu items ...

FlexStaff

Second Cook - FlexStaff (Temp)

Valley Stream, NY

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Third Cook / Special Order Cook, required. * Previous experience as a short order cook in an institutional or business environment, required. * Ability to read ...

Flexstaff

Second Cook - FlexStaff (Temp)

Valley Stream, NY · On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Third Cook / Special Order Cook, required. * Previous experience as a short order cook in an institutional or business environment, required. * Ability to read ...

Flexstaff

Second Cook - FlexStaff (Temp)

Plainview, NY · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Third Cook / Special Order Cook, required. * Previous experience as a short order cook in an institutional or business environment, required. * Ability to read ...

FlexStaff

Second Cook - FlexStaff (Temp)

Valley Stream, NY · On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Third Cook / Special Order Cook, required. * Previous experience as a short order cook in an institutional or business environment, required. * Ability to read ...

Flexstaff

Second Cook - FlexStaff (Temp)

Plainview, NY

$24/hr

Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Third Cook / Special Order Cook, required. * Previous experience as a short order cook in an institutional or business environment, required. * Ability to read ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3rd cook in the United States is $18.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 3rd cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a 3rd Cook, you need basic culinary skills, food safety knowledge, and often a high school diploma or culinary training. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food handling certifications, and inventory management systems is typically required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are essential soft skills. These skills ensure food is prepared safely and consistently, contributing to kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction.

What is a 3rd cook?

A 3rd Cook is an entry-level position in a kitchen, often responsible for basic food preparation and assisting higher-ranking cooks and chefs. Their duties typically include preparing ingredients, cleaning workstations, and helping with simple cooking tasks under supervision. 3rd Cooks are essential in maintaining kitchen efficiency and gaining hands-on experience for career advancement in the culinary field.

What are the main responsibilities of a 3rd cook during a typical shift?

As a 3rd Cook, your primary responsibilities include preparing basic ingredients, assisting with meal prep, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. You'll often support higher-level cooks by following recipes, handling food storage, and ensuring that workstations are organized and sanitized. Collaboration is key, as you'll work closely with the kitchen team to ensure timely meal service and adherence to food safety standards. This role is a great entry point for developing culinary skills and learning kitchen operations.

What is the difference between 3Rd Cook vs 2Nd Cook?

Aspect3Rd Cook2Nd Cook
CredentialsBasic culinary training, food safety certificationAdvanced culinary skills, supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentKitchen, food prep areasKitchen, often overseeing 3Rd Cooks
Employer UsageHotels, restaurants, cateringHotels, large restaurants, institutional kitchens

The 3Rd Cook typically handles basic food preparation and supports the kitchen team, while the 2Nd Cook has more experience, takes on supervisory duties, and prepares more complex dishes. The 2Nd Cook often oversees 3Rd Cooks, making it a step up in responsibility and skill level.

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Third Cook (FT, FY)

Bates College

Lewiston, ME • On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Third Cook (FT, FY)
Job no: 493136
Work type: Staff Full Time - Full Year
Location: Lewiston, ME
Categories: Culinary, Hourly
Title: Third Cook (FT, FY)
Position Purpose:
Staff holding a cook position primarily work in student dining providing approximately 5000 meals per day to the students, faculty, staff and guests of the college who dine in Commons. They are also called upon to prepare items for catered events as needed.
As such, this position calls for someone who is able to safely, efficiently and consistently produce and present food in a high volume setting. A focus on providing outstanding customer service and exemplary organizational and time management skills are a must.
Job Duties:
  • Prepare student meals.
  • Prepare catered events.
  • Assist in other areas as needed.
  • Follow standardized recipes.
  • Ensure that the food being served is properly labeled.
  • Ensure proper production records are maintained.
  • Ensure proper sanitation standards are maintained.
  • Maintain the highest levels of customer service practices, displaying a pleasant demeanor and helpful attitude at all times.
  • Promote and value diversity and practice two-way communication.
  • Attend monthly Dining, Conferences and Campus Events town meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education
  • Culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience desired.
  • Must have or be able to pass Serve Safe certification.

Experience
  • Minimum of three years' experience in an institutional or high volume full service food operation required with a demonstrated forward professional progression.
  • Previous experience in a high volume collegiate setting desired.

Skills and Knowledge
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
  • Ability to establish rapport quickly with faculty, students, staff and outside clients staying composed and friendly.
  • Commitment to customer service.
  • Exemplary organizational and time management skills are a must.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to follow written and oral directions.
  • Understand and thrives in a high volume food service environment.
  • Creativity and expertise in most facets of food production.
  • Personal commitment to excellence and the mission of a top-tier small liberal arts college.

Benefits:
Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, 9% retirement contribution with potential for an additional 3% match, 10 days of vacation*, 13 paid holidays, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more), and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug- and smoke-free workplace.
Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $17.85 - $20.34. Placement within the range depends on experience and other factors.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.
Inquiries concerning the college's policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer, 207-786-6445 or via email at glexow@bates.edu.
About Bates:
Bates is internationally recognized as a leading liberal arts college, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world.
Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. Committed to opportunity and excellence, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin.
Cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action, Bates prepares leaders sustained by a love of learning and zeal for responsible stewardship of the wider world. Bates engages the forces - intellectual trends, demographic changes, and technology - that are transforming higher education and the world into which our students graduate.
Bates has highly competitive admissions, graduates over 90 percent of its entering students, and more than half of its alumni earn graduate degrees. Bates employs 200 faculty members and 550 staff.
The college is proud of deep roots in the Lewiston/Auburn community, Maine's second-largest urban area with a population of approximately 65,000. Bates is located on a beautiful, 133-acre, traditional New England campus in Lewiston, an emerging city with an entrepreneurial climate, a lively arts scene, and a dynamic business community. Bates is 35 miles north of Portland, 140 miles north of Boston, and 350 miles north of New York City.
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