Cook

Kennesaw State University; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

13 paid holidays

Vacation time

Tuition waiver

Retirement plans

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Food Prep team member on the Marietta campus. You will assist with all aspects of food preparation, read recipes, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. You may work in front or back of house as needed by business demands.

Requires a high school diploma, ServSafe certification within 12 months, and at least 1 year of food handling experience. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ServSafe certification or certification within 12 months of hire.
• 1 year of experience in food handling in retail, food service, bakery, warehouse, or grocery establishment or completion of a qualified culinary program.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in related field preferred; culinary degree/certificate also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and preps fresh produce.
• Preps and cooks raw ingredients following safety guidelines.
• Gathers, weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for recipes.
• Reads and follows recipes.
• Ensures food quality through tasting.
• Constructs food items per guidelines and sets up workstations.
• Determines amounts of food and supplies needed.
• Performs daily production records and temperature checks.
• Operates equipment safely and stores food properly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication (verbal and written)

Time management

Project management

Presentation skills

Knife skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree or advanced degree in related field

Culinary degree or certificate from culinary arts program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Location

Marietta campus: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Assists with all aspects of food preparation as part of the culinary team. Assists with gathering food items, reading recipes, and constructing food items. Ensures quality controls and recipe standardization are in compliance with approved standards. Monitors and enforces food sanitization and safety standards. Based on business need and as directed by the leader, may work in front or back of house operations.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and preps fresh produce
• Preps and properly cooks raw ingredients for use following proper food handling and safety guidelines
• Gathers, weighs, measures, and assembles all ingredients for recipes
• Reads and follows recipes
• Ensures food quality through tasting
• Constructs food items per guidelines
• Sets up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for food preparation
• Completes food temperature checks before service and as needed per established guidelines
• Maintains daily production records
• Maintains and operates equipment according to approved safety standards
• Stores food properly and safely, following established guidelines marking the date and item, etc.
• Acts as a lead in the absence of the lead role, at the direction of leadership

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

ServSafe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire

Required Experience

One (1) year of experience working in food handling at a retail, food service, bakery, warehouse or grocery establishment or the successful completion of a qualified culinary program.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Culinary degree or certificate from a culinary arts program

Preferred Experience

Previous experience working in a food service establishment, restaurant or large‑scale production kitchen

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is $15.00 to $16.50 based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must maintain a high degree of personal hygiene, appearance and cleanliness
Supports food safety and quality control training
Able to be courteous and dependable
Able to work with diverse population
Able to work non‑traditional shifts (evenings, nights and/or weekends)
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Intermediate knife skills Basic skills with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced