Cook II

at University of Richmond

Record last updated: 7/28/2026 7:03:11 AM

Live Market Data for this Exact Role

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Current Days Open
36
Reqs Seen
7
Current Min Salary
$17.75 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$19.50 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
256.3
First Seen
5/23/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$16.74 (Hourly)
6/4/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$19.50 (Hourly)
7/28/2026

Full Job Description

Job Description SUMMARY: As primary food production staff working under direction, this position exercises some decision making in the preparation of food in quantity for Dining Services customers and is responsible for maintaining high standards for food quality while practicing proper sanitation, food safety, and cooking procedures. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Office environment QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment Friendly and service-oriented Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Excellent collaboration and team building skills Intermediate knowledge of culinary techniques and practices Knowledge of food quantity food production principles and safe food handling practices Skilled in high-volume and high-quality food production and presentation Safe food handler certification preferred, or certification obtained within one year of hire required. This is dependent on the assigned unit EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: H.S. Diploma or GED required Two years experience in high volume production in hotel, restaurant, or college foodservice required WORK HOURS: Full Time, Non-exempt Sunday - Saturday, AM hours (6:00am-3:30pm) rotating weekends SALARY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 2 (Hiring Range $17.75 to $19.50 per hour) Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nations best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.

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