Cook 1

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Group Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Waiver

Paid Time Off

Benefits Summary (PDF)

Job summary

Millersville University is seeking a Cook 1 to support student dining, catering, and conferences on a full-time basis. You will grill, bake, steam, sauté, and fry foods while maintaining sanitation and safe operation of kitchen equipment.

The position offers an hourly rate of $18.83 and a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition waiver, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• One year of cooking or quantity food production experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to read recipes and follow instructions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Successful completion of background checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and cook food in large quantities.
• Prepare meats for cooking and final products.
• Prepare menu items for student meals and catering events.
• Maintain records for service summary reports.
• Clean and sanitize utensils, equipment and facilities.
• Train food service workers as needed.
• Assist with inventory, requisitions, and recipe files.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety & sanitation

Communication skills

Inclusive practices

Education

Associate degree in Culinary or Food Service

Job description

Cook 1

Millersville University

Department: Dining and Catering Services

Nature of Position: Permanent, Full-time

Job Summary/Basic Function

About the position

Cook, grill, bake, steam, sauté, and fry food for student meals,catering, conferences. Responsible for sanitation of work area andequipment.

Join Our Team at MillersvilleUniversity!

Hourly Rate: $18.83

Plus a generous benefits package designed to support yourwell-being and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical,dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans - Choose from two excellentoptions
• Tuition Waiver - Invest in your education oryour family's
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick leave, andholidays to recharge
• Full Benefits Summary(PDF)

Why Millersville?

Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County,Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member ofPennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. We're knownfor:

• Strong student-faculty connections
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduateprograms
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates

With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, ourimpact is far-reaching-and growing.

Our Mission & Values:

At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values ofExploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion,Integrity, and Compassion.

We are deeply committed to InclusiveExcellence-creating a welcoming, supportive environmentwhere everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, andwe actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives andexperiences to our community.

Equal Opportunity for All:

Millersville University is an equal opportunityemployer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination.Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups arestrongly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mixing, chopping, dicing, grating, slicing, assembling food inpreparation for cooking, baking, or assembling, grilling, baking,steaming, or frying foods.
• Prepare meats for cooking:
  • Skinning, boning, trimming, stuffing, etc., as well as cookingthe final product.
• Prepares menu items for student meals in Gordinier and LyleDining Halls and catering functions in-house and off-campus.
• Maintain records for the Service Summary Reports.
• Cleaning and sanitation of utensils, equipment, andfacilities.
• May function as lead worker by coordinating, participating inand reviewing routine food production tasks performed by foodservice workers or student workers.
• Can train food service workers or student workers in routinefood production tasks.
• Prepare requisitions for cooking ingredients and supplies
• Maintain recipe files.
• Check attendance for staff in the area.
• All other duties as assigned.

SAFETY

• Work safely by using Personal Protective Equipment, maintainingequipment, following safety procedures and policies, etc.
• Leave the work area clean and functional at the end ofshift
• Be aware of and report any potential safety hazards tosupervisor or management immediately
• Cooperate with safety investigations and audits
• Attend safety training sessions and maintain licenses,certifications, etc.

Required Qualifications

• One year experience in cooking or quantity commercial orinstitutional food production or equivalent combination ofexperience and/or training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cooking ingredients, food productionsafety & sanitation.
• Experience:
  • Preparing ingredients and cooking food items on a quantitybasis.
  • Reading and interpreting recipes
  • Performing recipe extensions.
  • Operating modern kitchen equipment.
  • Garnishing and presenting food for buffets and studentdining.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communicationskills.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diversestudent populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree from a qualified Culinary or Food ServiceInstitution.
• Experience as a restaurant cook.

Job Description

Essential Functions

Please Note: These duties are to be performed with or without anaccommodation. We are committed to providing reasonableaccommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA).

• Ability to:
  • Lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
  • Lift over 40 lbs. with assistance.
  • Work in a high heat environment due to heat producing kitchenequipment.
  • Work in cold storage areas.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Read ingredient lists, recipes, cooking techniques, cookinginstructions, service directions and labels.
• Properly handle and safely use kitchen knives
• Work as a member of a culinary team.
• Understanding of written directions
• Understanding of verbal directions.
• Familiarity with cooking terminology, cooking equipment, knifehandling & cutting skills, sanitation, and kitchen safety.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboardand mouse.