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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
CS02283
Job Title
Cook (Full-Time, 40 hours, Academic Year)
Position Number
54
FTE
FLSA
Pay Rate
Salary Range
$35,297 - $38,144 (academic year salary) PLUS an additional $3,200 annually for shift differential
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
Restriction or Limitation Reason
Leave to Protect Status
End Date of Restriction or Limitation
Leave to Protect Status - March 6, 2027
Department Information
Department
Dining Central Operations
Contact(s)
Jenna Visinho
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resources
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Contact Phone/Extension
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 - 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 - 10:30 am to 9:00 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday - 10:am to 8:30 pm
Academic Year Dates: August 9, 2026 through May 15, 2027
Schedule may vary during the month of August, J-Term, Spring Break
Posting Date
08/07/2026
Closing Date
08/16/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Full-Time, 40 hrs., Academic Year
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. paid time off, paid state holidays, and a mandatory retirement plan are also available in addition to many other types of benefits.
To learn more about the benefits package, please visit:
https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts.
All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the search process may be subject to applicable bargaining unit procedures.
The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background report paid for by the University.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16920