Commissary Cook II

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MSU Benefits

Job summary

Montana State University’s Culinary Services seeks a motivated Culinary Professional II/Cook II for the Salad Productions unit. This role involves high-volume cooking, shift leadership, and ensuring quality, with a focus on sanitation and teamwork at MSU in Bozeman.

Typical shift is Sunday–Thursday 8am–4:30pm; candidates must follow recipes, control portions, and maintain records. This is a full-time, classified hourly position with university benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a high-volume environment or multiple cuisines.
• Experience leading and/or training staff.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and package high-volume products per SOPs and recipes.
• Assist in leading a shift and train students/temporary staff.
• Ensure quality presentation and proper portion control for packaging.
• Follow FDA sanitation guidelines and MSU sanitarian directions.
• Assist with cleaning, storage, and inventory control at the station.
• Develop and test recipes across seasons and menus.
• Maintain records and track food/waste per SOP.
• Support other kitchen duties and cover for absences when needed.
• Contribute to team and MSU Culinary Services mission.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Staff training

Customer service

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27095 For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Search Support at [e-mail] or 406-994-6468

Classification Title Culinary Professional II/Cook II - BZ Working Title Commissary Cook II Brief Position Overview

MSU’s Culinary Services hires motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever changing world of the high-paced food industry.

Position Number 4N3519 Department Salad Productions Division Auxiliary Services Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation Teamsters FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $25.10 per hour Contract Type Classified Hourly If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Culinary Services Division (CSD), a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals and specialty beverages for over 18,000 customers daily and is an integral part of campus life and the overall college experience. CSD proudly provides Montana State University students with not only a repertoire of various cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors, but a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and simply relax. The division is comprised of 2 residential dining halls, a commissary kitchen, several retail operations including 4 coffee shops, Chick-fil-A, the Union Market and Bobcat Grill, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium Concessions, Fork in the Road food truck, MSU Catering, Indulge In-House Bakery/Commissary Kitchen, and the Farm to Campus Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Skillfully works prepare, cook, and package high volume product in accordance with standard operating procedures. Follows recipes.
• Assists with leading a shift of employees. Provides direction and training for students and temporary staff.
• Assists with executing production to ensure quality product is being produced in an appealing manner while following portion control guidelines for packaging.
• Properly follows sanitation guidelines and handles food in accordance with FDA food codes and as directed by MSU’s Registered Sanitarian. Ensures sanitation guidelines are being followed at their station.
• Regularly assists with the cleaning, disposition and storage of foods (hot and cold), supplies, and equipment in accordance with the sanitarian’s recommendations. May assist with assigning tasks.
• Assists with developing and testing recipes at various times of year.
• Assists with maintaining inventory, controlling food and waste costs at their station, and maintaining records per the standard operating procedures.
• Performs other general kitchen duties and is trained in other areas of the food service to assist during employee absences or high volume serving.
• Actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.

This is a permanent position with the University. If you are a student of MSU and seek a student worker position, please go to: http://www.montana.edu/comeworkwithus/. Everyone is welcome to apply/interview for this position but the Culinary Services Department lacks the necessary funding to provide sponsorship at this time.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Experience cooking in a high volume restaurant and/or cooking multiple cuisines or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Basic experience leading and/or training staff.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with inventory control.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality
• Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing excellent customer service
• Work well individually or on a team
• Exhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills
• Prioritize and organize workload in order to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

• Shift available ais: Sunday-Thursday from 8am-4:30pm.
• May be asked to work days/evenings, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands.
• Occasional work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events.
• Possess a 4-hour sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified
• Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.

Physical Demands

• Normal service areas, kitchen, cooler, freezer, dock environments
• Stationary and/or moving about for long periods of time
• Frequently moving, transporting, and placing containers/product weighing up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs
• Occasionally moving product up and down stairs
• Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking products
• Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipment
• Performing repetitive motions related to job duties
• Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number Of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon Completion Of a Successful Search. Position End Date (if Temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications Will Be

Screening of applications will begin on September 28th, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Questions? Contact: Search Support at [e-mail] or 406-994-6468.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

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