Senior Cook Job Kingston Rhode Island USA,Restaurant/Food Service

Location: Kingston

Position Information

Posting Number CS02270 Job Title Senior Cook Position Number 109 FTE FLSA Pay Rate Grade 315 Salary Range $48,771 - $53,059 Pay Grade Level Grade 315 Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status Full-time, Permanent, Academic Year Restriction or Limitation Reason End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department Dining Central Operations Contact(s)

Sean Nelson

Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Office of Human Resources

80 Lower College Road

Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Sean.

Nelson

Physical Demands

At the 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

On an assigned shift, to be responsible for planning, supervising, preparing and cooking of all food and the preparation of beverages in a kitchen providing meals daily to at least 100 but less than 500 persons
To assist a cook of higher rank in the manufacturing, assembling and packaging of food and to instruct and direct subordinate personnel in the Central Food Processing Plant
To participate in the preparation and cooking of food.
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 a predetermined time schedule.
To instruct and train subordinates in the proper preparation and cooking of foods.
To inspect kitchens, cafeterias, refrigerators, storage rooms and kitchen equipment for cleanliness and freedom from pests and rodents.
To consult with and work with a superior in the development and maintenance of an adequate dietary program.
To act as a supervisory assistant to a cook of superior rank in a large kitchen and to prepare and cook foods as directed.
To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:

A thorough knowledge of food and beverage preparation; a working Knowledge of kitchen management; skill in the various branches of cookery Iinvolving the preparation of meats, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, beverages And desserts in large quantities; the ability to plan, lay out and supervise the work of others engaged in preparing and cooking food for serving daily at least 100 but less than 500 persons;

the ability to assist in the operation, or as required, to operate a food production department in the Central Food Production Plant; 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 engaged in the preparation of foods of all kinds in large quantities in a hospital, hotel or large restaurant.

OR, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours

Flex (will be discussed at interview stage)

Academic Year Dates

August 9, 2026 through May 15, 2027

Posting Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

10/17/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Full-Time, 40 hrs., Academic Year

A generous benefits package including…