Cook - Residential Dining

University of North Texas; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Texas is seeking a Cook to join its dining services. The role involves preparing and serving food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring exceptional customer service while working in various dining environments on campus. Candidates should have 6 months of general working experience and a strong work ethic. The position requires lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds and following safety protocols. The work schedule may vary, and this is a security-sensitive position.

Qualifications

• 6 months general working experience.

Responsibilities

• Produces high-quality items each meal service.
• Maintains food service equipment and follows safety protocols.
• Trains staff on proper washing and sanitizing techniques.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Great Work Ethic

Job description

Title: Cook- Bruce Dining

Employee Classification: Food Service Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dining Service

Department: UNT-Dining-Residential-163720

Job Location: Denton

Salary: salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Position Overview

This role involves preparing, cooking, and serving food, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, and ensuring a high standard of customer service. Whether working in a cafeteria, campus cafe, or catering for campus events, the food service worker contributes to creating a positive dining experience for the campus community.

Job Responsibilities

• Produces high-quality items each meal service, including daily prepared items.
• Knowledge of the proper care and use of food service equipment and kitchen utensils, understands health hazards related to food preparation and service, and is aware of necessary precautionary measures, including safety and security protocols relevant to the work performed.
• Follows standardized processes to minimize turnaround time and ensure a consistent supply of cleaned and sanitized dishes. Trains hourly staff on proper washing, sanitizing, and handling techniques to uphold high standards, while ensuring adherence to all safety protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months general working experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food Service Experience.
• Great Work Ethic.
• Eager to excel and grow with UNT Dining Services operations.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Work Schedule

Hours Vary.

Security Sensitivity

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent– discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.