Incumbents in the Culinarian II position prepare meals, assist customers, and clean the kitchen and Dining Hall.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Culinarian II is distinguished from the Culinarian I in that incumbents in the II level possess the knowledge and experience to perform more complex tasks with less supervision.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

The Culinarian II reports to the Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine and/or Executive Chef. This classification has no supervisory responsibilities but may offer guidance to less senior culinarians and student employees.

Typical Functions

• Prepares meals for students, faculty, staff, and public.
• May order food and supplies.
• Organizes specific food service operations.
• Cleans and sanitizes personal work space and performs the nightly and weekly cleaning of the Dining Hall and kitchen.
• Works catered events as needed; may perform lead duties of the kitchen as requested.
• Organizes periodic deep cleaning of facilities.
• May organize, set priorities, schedule, and review work of student employees.
• May guide the daily baking, decorating, and finishing of bakery products.
• Assesses finished products and corrects problems with quality, handling, and delivery.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of food service experience is required. Must have a current food handler’s permit or the ability to obtain one.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to prepare and execute menu items to specification.
• Ability to follow recipes and presentation specifications.
• Ability to maintain a clean station by being well organized and practicing safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as assigned.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Work Environment and Physical Requirements
This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Fundamental Abilities
Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

• Communicating: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Problem solving: Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.
• Monitoring: Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Critical Thinking: Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.
• Team Building: Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
• Active Listening: Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.
• Service Orientation: Actively seeks opportunities to help others.
• Conflict Resolution: Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be frustrated.

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*updated 09/2025

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