Cook

Location: University of Kentucky – Lexington, KY
Schedule: Full-Time & Part-Time | Multiple Shifts Available
Pay: $17.00/hour

Snelling Staffing is hiring Cooks for multiple dining locations throughout the University of Kentucky campus.

We are currently filling a large number of Cook positions with a wide variety of schedules available. Opportunities include morning, day, afternoon, evening, weekday, and weekend schedules at several different UK campus dining facilities.

You do not need to apply for a specific restaurant, dining hall, or shift. Apply once, tell us about your cooking experience and availability, and our recruiting team will work to match you with an available position that fits your schedule.

What You’ll Do

Depending on your assigned dining location, responsibilities may include:

Preparing and cooking a variety of food items according to established recipes and standards

Operating grills, fryers, ovens, stovetops, and other commercial kitchen equipment

Preparing ingredients and assisting with food preparation

Following recipes, portioning guidelines, and production requirements

Ensuring food is prepared safely, consistently, and on time

Maintaining appropriate food temperatures and quality standards

Stocking and organizing kitchen workstations

Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen and food-preparation area

Cleaning equipment, utensils, and work surfaces

Following food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures

Working alongside other cooks and food-service team members during busy meal periods

Assisting with opening, closing, and general kitchen duties as needed

Multiple UK Campus Locations

Cook opportunities are available at several dining facilities throughout the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington.

Assignments may include large campus dining halls, quick-service restaurants, and other UK food-service operations.

Your specific work location and reporting instructions will be provided based on the position you’re matched with.

Lots of Schedules Available

We are filling a wide variety of schedules, including:

Early morning shifts

Day shifts

Afternoon and evening shifts

Weekday schedules

Weekend schedules

Full-time opportunities

Part-time and flexible schedules

Because we have so many openings, candidates with flexible availability will have the greatest number of opportunities, but we encourage experienced cooks to apply even if you have specific scheduling needs.

What We’re Looking For

Previous cooking, restaurant, cafeteria, catering, or commercial kitchen experience preferred

Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Ability to follow recipes and food-preparation instructions

Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices

Dependable and punctual

Able to work effectively as part of a team

Comfortable standing and remaining active throughout the shift

Able to safely use commercial kitchen equipment

Reliable transportation to the University of Kentucky campus

Experience as a line cook, prep cook, grill cook, restaurant cook, cafeteria cook, catering cook, or kitchen team member may be a good fit for these opportunities.

Why Apply?

We are currently filling dozens of Cook openings across the University of Kentucky campus, giving qualified candidates access to a variety of locations and schedules through a single application.

Instead of applying to multiple individual restaurants or dining facilities, apply once and let us help match you with the UK Cook opportunity that best fits your experience and availability.

We are actively interviewing and filling positions now.

Apply today to be considered for current Cook openings throughout the University of Kentucky campus.

Our Commitment to Fair Hiring:

HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, Snelling, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the “Largest Staffing Firms” and “Fastest Growing Staffing Firms,” we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact communications@hirequest.com.