Cafeteria Cook: From-Scratch Cuisine at Campus Café

Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Nova-Tech Engineering is seeking a Cook to craft meals from scratch in a fast-paced campus cafeteria on MinnWest Technology Campus in Willmar, MN. The role emphasizes high quality, consistency, cleanliness, and customer service for lunch service open to the public.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in food service, with strong budgeting, menu planning, and ServSafe certification. Join a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering an exceptional dining experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial kitchen, cafeteria, restaurant, catering, or food service experience.
• Experience in menu planning, inventory control, and budgeting.
• ServSafe certification required, or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, high-quality meals from scratch with consistency and flavor.
• Plan and prepare daily menus, ensuring nutritious and appealing options.
• Support food cost control through planning, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Prepare and fulfill catering orders for meetings and events.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen following food safety regulations.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Budgeting

Menu planning

Inventory control

ServSafe certification

Job description

Nova-Tech Engineering is seeking a Cook to craft meals from scratch in a fast-paced campus cafeteria on MinnWest Technology Campus in Willmar, MN. The role emphasizes high quality, consistency, cleanliness, and customer service for lunch service open to the public.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in food service, with strong budgeting, menu planning, and ServSafe certification. Join a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering an exceptional dining experience.