Campus Dining Cook - Tuition Benefits & Growth

Augustana College; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Augustana College in Rock Island, IL seeks a Cook to prepare hot and cold items in the dining center and catering. Under the Executive Chef, you follow standardized recipes and maintain high quality while accommodating dietary requests.

This non‑exempt, full‑time, 10‑month position offers a starting wage of $15.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of food prep experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• 1‑3 years of demonstrated experience in food preparation in a commercial setting preferred.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to work quickly in a high volume, customer‑oriented environment.
• Strong service orientation and ability to engage with guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold food items for dining center or catering, following recipes.
• Interacts with guests at stations, providing information and soliciting feedback.
• Works with staff to ensure timely, safe, and high‑quality production.
• Maintains production records and minimizes waste while meeting deadlines.
• Adheres to safety, sanitation, and dining service rules and regulations.

Skills

Food prep experience

Team collaboration

Customer service orientation

Ability to work with limited supervis

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary training preferred

Job description

Augustana College in Rock Island, IL seeks a Cook to prepare hot and cold items in the dining center and catering. Under the Executive Chef, you follow standardized recipes and maintain high quality while accommodating dietary requests.

This non‑exempt, full‑time, 10‑month position offers a starting wage of $15.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of food prep experience and a high school diploma.