Head Cook

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity


Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information


Position Title
Head Cook


Requisition Number
S02454P


Position Category
Staff


Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT


Hours per week
30


Months per year
9


Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade
N22


Salary

FLSA
Non-Exempt


Job Summary/Basic Function


Duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Preparing meals for children in the Melba S. Lehner Children's School.
• Meet all requirements for the Utah State Food Program.
• Requires weekly grocery shopping and occasional shopping for other supplies as needed.
• Weekly record keeping and paperwork.
• Maintain Department of Health Standards.
• Attend annual State Food Program training.

Required Qualifications


State of Utah Food Handlers Permit is required.

Preferred Qualifications


Previous experience working within a facility kitchen is preferred.

A successful candidate will be willing to

Background Check?
Yes


Benefits Summary


WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information


Job Open Date
08/18/2026


Review Date
08/30/2026


Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Notes to Applicant


If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this part-time position starts at $17,920 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with sick leave, but no other benefits.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin August 30, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

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