Campus Culinary Pro - Part-Time Cook, Fri–Sun

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Prorated annual & sick leave

Job summary

Montana State University’s Culinary Services is hiring a part-time Cook I for up to 16 hours per week. This position supports a fast-paced food operation serving MSU students and guests with a variety of cuisines, following standard recipes and sanitation guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and attention to detail in a high-volume campus setting, with opportunities for training and professional growth. Availability on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays is required.

Qualifications

• Basic food handling or basic professional cooking skills or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Skillfully works in display cooking areas and prep stations to prepare, cook, and serve a wide variety of recipes in mass quantities in accordance with standard operating procedures. Follows recipes.
• Positively and professionally interacts with customers.
• Ensures quality product is being served in an appealing manner while following portion control guidelines.
• Properly follows sanitation guidelines and handles food in accordance with FDA food codes and as directed by MSU’s Registered Sanitarian.
• Regularly assists with the cleaning, disposition and storage of foods (hot and cold), supplies, and equipment in accordance with the sanitarian’s recommendations.
• As directed, assists with leading and training student and temporary employees.
• Assists with testing recipes at various times of year.
• As directed, assists with maintaining inventory, and controlling food and waste costs at their station.
• Actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.

Skills

Basic cooking skills

Customer service

Job description

Montana State University’s Culinary Services is hiring a part-time Cook I for up to 16 hours per week. This position supports a fast-paced food operation serving MSU students and guests with a variety of cuisines, following standard recipes and sanitation guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and attention to detail in a high-volume campus setting, with opportunities for training and professional growth. Availability on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays is required.