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Line Cook

The Ohio State University logoThe Ohio State University
Columbus, USA
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

NL Highlights

Prepare a wide variety of food items, including proteins, starches, soups, sauces, and gravies.
Operate as an integral part of the unit culinary team, interacting directly with customers.
Successfully complete a background check and potentially a drug screen or physical post-offer.

Details

Reference

R159973-1

Salary & Funding

$17.05 - $21.31 per hour

Duration

Regular

Contact Info

hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu

Eligibility

8th grade education or equivalent combination of education and experience
One year of full-time experience in cooking and food preparation
Knowledge of safety practices
Ability to read weights and measures

Next Steps

1
Ensure all necessary documents are available before starting the application.
2
Review and update candidate profile information before submitting the application.
3
Complete the application process through the Workday portal.
4
Final candidates are subject to background check, and potentially drug screen or physical.

Opportunity Overview

Job Title:

Line Cook

Department:

Student Life | Dining Services

Job Description

Under supervision from the unit Assistant Chef and Unit Chef, the Line Cook is responsible for the preparation of all types of food including, proteins, starches, soups, sauces, stock, and gravies, a la cart items, grab-n-go and cook to order style foods; operates as part of the unit culinary team; interacts and improvises dishes directly with customers; interprets recipes, weighs and measures ingredients, and operates standard kitchen equipment. Work hours will be 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with rotating weekends.

Minimum Education Required

8th grade education or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 8th grade education plus;
  • one year of full time experience in cooking and food preparation and use of kitchen equipment;
  • knowledge of safety practices;
  • ability to read weights and measures;
  • ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing;
  • ability to read and interpret recipes;
  • ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions;
  • ability to lift 50 pounds;
  • successful completion of a background check;
  • upon completion of the probationary period, must successfully pass specialized, title specific training administered by department.

Desired:

  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • High volume kitchen experience (1 year);
  • experience (1 year) in a high volume food court or station dining concept serving 2,000-7,000 customers per day;
  • knowledge of various methods of food preparation including saut ing, display cooking, deep frying, grilling and steaming;
  • ability to weigh and measure ingredients, ability to properly use knives and standard kitchen equipment;
  • knowledge of garnish theory and ability to create garnishes with a wide variety of ingredients;
  • knowledge and skill in presenting desserts and a salad bar;
  • ability and skill to cook meats, poultry and seafood utilizing proper methods and understanding proper timing to assure freshly cooked products are ready for continuous service.

Additional Information:

The Ohio State University s Student Life Dining Services is a premier campus dining department dedicated to serving students, staff, faculty and guests. Critical to the Residential Experience, Dining Services administers the student meal plan to approximately 15,000 residential students on the Columbus, Mans eld, Marion, Newark and Wooster campuses.

The hiring range for this position is $17.05 - $21.31 per hour.

Student Life Mission Statement:

The Office of Student Life fosters students development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Location:

Kennedy Commons (0105)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Second Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.