Lead Cook

Roger Williams University Job Posting:
Lead Cook, (Full-Time)

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well‑rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world.

RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.

Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.

The culinary lead cook is responsible for the proper preparation, setup, and execution of all stations and prep. The culinary work in this position must all follow Dining's commitments to sustainability and proper health and safety guidelines.

Ability to multi‑task and oversee multiple employees. Interacts professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.

Performs quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

Works effectively as a team leader on all assignments.

Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils, distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.

Assists in the implementation and follow up of proper food safety and sanitation practices in accordance with the RI Food code. Assures compliance with all HACCP food safety requirements.

Interacts with co‑workers to ensure compliance with company service standards, and inventory and cash control procedures.

Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner, resolves customer concerns seeking assistance from supervisors or management as needed.

Ensures that all food is properly cooked, garnished and served. Follows all food production and presentation standards.

Knowledge of all cooking techniques, such as, broiling, steaming, frying, sautéing.

Utilizes approved food production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.

Ensures that all cooks and prep cooks follow all food production and presentation standards.

Ensures that all cooks and prep cooks have proper knife handling skills.

Follows all cash handling standards.

Ensures that all stations and condiments are set‑up in time for service.

Properly stores foods in designated areas following wrapping, dating, and rotation procedures.

This position does not directly supervise anyone but is responsible for working in a team and completing task in a group setting.

$500 signing bonus after 4‑month satisfactory probationary period is completed

** Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including health, dental, paid holidays, free parking, free meals during working hours, free uniforms, free gym membership, tuition benefits, paid employee referral program and a generous 403(b) match **

For more information about our Dining Services opportunities, please call our informational help line at:  or email us at commonsdiningwork. A manager will be in contact with you. Thank you!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable…