Campus Dining Cook — Fast-Paced, Quality Meals

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University in Bloomington, IN is seeking a kitchen assistant for IMU Dining. You will assist the Lead Cook, prepare cook-to-order meals, and follow standardized recipes to serve students and guests.

You will also help stock stations, maintain cleanliness, and support other kitchen areas as needed. The role requires general high school knowledge, a ServSafe food safety certification within 180 days, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• General knowledge at the high school level.
• Food safety (ServSafe) certification required within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under the instructions of a Lead Cook will prepare cook-to-order meals.
• Prepares and serves food items according to standardized recipes and portion sizes.
• Helps to make sure the station is stocked with supplies for the meal.
• Works with standardized recipes, follows instructions to prepare and serve food for their station.
• Some recipes may involve the use of alcohol in preparation.
• Under direct supervision, prepares food items according to menus and numbers of portions to be served.
• Receives and stores food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Weighs or measures ingredients. Uses manual and/or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
• Washes, peels, and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Assures that the kitchen is equipped with all necessary food and cooking items for scheduled meals.
• Informs supervisors when supplies are low or equipment is not working properly.
• Cleans galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Removes trash and cleans kitchen garbage containers.
• Trains and assists new employees.
• Assists in other kitchen departments as time permits.

Skills

Safety focus

English communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality standards

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Indiana University in Bloomington, IN is seeking a kitchen assistant for IMU Dining. You will assist the Lead Cook, prepare cook-to-order meals, and follow standardized recipes to serve students and guests.

You will also help stock stations, maintain cleanliness, and support other kitchen areas as needed. The role requires general high school knowledge, a ServSafe food safety certification within 180 days, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.