Kitchen Assistant - McCall Field Campus

University of Idaho

Kitchen Assistant - McCall Field Campus

Location: McCall

Division/College: College of Natural Resources

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $16.00 per hour or higher depending on experience and education

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Kitchen Assistant reports to the McCall Field Campus Food Systems and Sustainability Manager. The position will work with the Food Systems and Sustainability Manager and Food Services Assistant Manager to provide food service for McCall Field Campus Guests. Duties include planning and preparing meals for guests and supervising student employees during meal service, supporting relationships with local food producers, and educating McCall Field Campus guests about nutrition and campus sustainability initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working in a team to accomplish shared goals

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months experience in institutional kitchens, restaurant kitchens, or other food service.
• Experience cooking for large groups (40+)
• Culinary Training
• Experience with and/or knowledge of dietary restrictions and food allergies, including proper food handling and workspace management.
• Experience with sustainable food systems, including working relationships with farmers and other producers, and sustainable food waste management.
• Experience with outdoor education and/or science education for children.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions, bending, stooping, and standing throughout shift; work on wet surfaces; work around steam and cooking heat; and lift, carry, and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Ability to perform repetitive motions, bending, stooping, and standing throughout shift; work on wet surfaces; work around steam and cooking heat; and lift, carry, and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 lbs.


Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP004179P

Posting Date: 11/01/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by 11/15/2023.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.



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