Campus Cook & Team Coach - Made-to-Order

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking an on-site dining operations team member for JP's Sports Grill on campus. The position features a 40-hour work week, a strong work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include preparing and serving quality food, coordinating daily production, training student staff, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen while fostering a collaborative team environment. Sponsorship is not required.

Qualifications

• Requires one year of relevant experience.
• High school graduation or GED.
• 1-3 years cooking experience in a restaurant setting.
• From-scratch batch food preparation knowledge, equipment, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain congenial relationships with staff and customers.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to learn basic math, weigh and measure ingredients.
• Ability to present prepared food attractively.
• Ability to use and care for equipment and handle food safely.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Operations: Prepare and serve high-quality food using made-to-order cooking methods and standardized recipes in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Coordinate Daily Production: Plan food production, monitor supplies and quantities, track yields, and ensure meals are ready on time for excellent customer service.
• Lead & Train Student Staff: Assign, train, coach, and support student employees in food preparation, service, safety, sanitation, and efficient work practices.
• Ensure Food Quality & Safety: Maintain high standards for food quality, portioning, presentation, temperature, sanitation, and HACCP food safety practices.
• Support Staffing & Operations: Adjust schedules, coordinate daily assignments, and step into culinary duties as needed to keep operations running smoothly.
• Maintain a Safe, Clean Kitchen: Oversee cleaning and equipment maintenance while promoting safe, sanitary, and efficient work areas.
• Build a Positive Team Environment: Foster strong relationships with students, coworkers, and management while promoting professionalism, teamwork, and respect.
• Manage Resources & Improve Operations: Help maximize the effective use of food, supplies, labor, and equipment while identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
• Stay Organized & Accountable: Complete production records, participate in training and meetings, communicate operational needs, and consistently uphold established standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Sanitation standards

Customer service

Education

High school graduation/GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Kansas State University is seeking an on-site dining operations team member for JP's Sports Grill on campus. The position features a 40-hour work week, a strong work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include preparing and serving quality food, coordinating daily production, training student staff, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen while fostering a collaborative team environment. Sponsorship is not required.