Cook

Concordia College; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,689; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition discounts for self and dependents

Access to athletic facilities

Job summary

Concordia College is hiring a Cook in Moorhead, Minnesota, responsible for preparing meals and ensuring quality service in the dining center. The role involves supervising staff and maintaining kitchen standards while offering a collaborative environment.

This position is hourly, ideal for candidates with experience in large quantity cooking and provides health benefits and educational discounts. Background check required.

Qualifications

• Must have large quantity cooking experience.
• High school degree or GED is required.
• Knowledge of kitchen and production equipment is essential.
• ServSafe certificate required within first year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using various cooking methods and equipment.
• Maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Provide high-quality customer service.
• Supervise helpers and keep work areas clean.
• Keep accurate production records.

Skills

Large quantity cooking experience

Knowledge of kitchen and production equipment

Effective written and verbal communication

Teamwork in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school degree or GED

Formal culinary training preferred

Tools

ServSafe certificate

Job description

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail] or 218-299-3339, or visit the Human Resources Home Page.

Position Details

Position Title: Cook

Position Type: Staff

Location: Moorhead

Employment Type: Hourly Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

General Employment Period: Academic year (Mid-May - Mid-August)

General Work Schedule (days of week): Tuesday - Saturday, with rare other days as needed

General shift hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11:45 am - 8:15 pm; Friday - Saturday 10:45 am - 7:15 pm

Job Summary

About the Role

The primary responsibility of this position is to work as a team member in the daily production requirements for the dining center, catering, and contract services in Dining Services and ensure the highest level of service for all customers.

Job Duties/What You'll Do

1. Prepare food through various methods of baking, frying, broiling, grilling, etc. using industrial kitchen equipment.
2. Responsible for maintaining adequate food levels during service times, maintaining quality food standards, food safety and sanitation, cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas.
3. Provide high-quality customer service through face-to-face interaction with our guests.
4. Supervise cooks’ helpers and works to keep work areas and equipment clean and maintained.
5. Keep accurate production records.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Previous large quantity cooking experience.
2. High school degree or GED.
3. Working knowledge of kitchen and production equipment.
4. ServSafe certificate or similar food safety course certificate or pass ServSafe exam within the first year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Formal culinary training and/or education preferred.
2. Ability to organize and manage information and paperwork including production and usage summary reports, recipes and necessary recipe adjustments.
3. Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, prioritize tasks with the flexibility to respond to changing needs.
4. Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment, and take initiative to accomplish tasks;
5. Ability to supervise student employees and utilize them resourcefully to efficiently accomplish workload.
6. Ability to work with a diverse group of people.

Position Opening Date: 06/22/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Screening Begins: 06/29/2026

Benefits and Salary

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides
• Salary – 15.00 - 20.10 USD Hourly Wage

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.

Employment Contingencies

Background Check

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents
• None

• Optional Documents
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Licensure
• Certification
• Training
• Other

Nondiscrimination Statement

Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.