Cook 1 - FT Academic Year

Husson University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Husson University in Bangor, ME is seeking a full-time dining services team member to assist in basic food preparation and service for meals in a vibrant university setting.

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications provided on the application; the role includes opportunities to assist with catered functions and retail operations, while guiding student employees and maintaining a professional appearance.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Six months of culinary experience preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain production equipment.
• Basic knife skills.
• Knowledge of basic cooking methods.
• Knowledge of proper/safe time and temperature for food handling.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a team.
• Serve-Safe Certified, or the ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• The overall purpose of this job is to assist in the basic food preparation and service of meals.
• Serve and maintain food quantities for large numbers of people.
• Assist with general cleaning chores in the dining area and kitchen.
• Set up, break down and maintain independent serveries.
• Provide assistance with catered functions and retail operations.
• Provide guidance to student employees.
• Be well groomed and wear the proper issued uniform.
• Assist with stocking as requested.
• Assist with dishwashing as requested.
• Participate in training, as well as other departmental function requirements.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Production equipment operation

Knife skills

Cooking methods knowledge

Food handling safety

Customer service

Independence and teamwork

Serve-Safe certification or ability to

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01019

Division

Staff

Closing Date

Continuous

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Academic Year

Student Meal Program (8211)

Location

1 College Circle, Bangor, ME

Department

Student Meal Program (8211)

Description

Working in a team environment, with a great group of individuals ina vibrant University setting? Compensation is based on experience and qualifications provided onthe application.

Example of Duties

• The overall purpose of this job is to assist in the basic foodpreparation and service of meals.
• Serve and maintain food quantities for large numbers ofpeople.
• Assist with general cleaning chores in the dining area andkitchen.
• Set up, break down and maintain independent serveries.
• Provide assistance with catered functions and retailoperations.
• Provide guidance to student employees.
• Be well groomed and wear the proper issued uniform.
• Assist with stocking as requested.
• Assist with dishwashing as requested.
• Participate in training, as well as other departmental functionrequirements.
• Other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required Experience: Six months of culinary experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to operate and maintain production equipment.
• Basic knife skills.
• Knowledge of basic cooking methods.
• Knowledge of proper/safe time and temperature for foodhandling.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Ability to work well independently as well as within ateam.
• Serve-Safe Certified, or the ability to become certified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift and carry 50 pounds
• Occasionally push and pull equipment on wheels that weighs upto 150 pounds

Supplemental Information

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, andlocation.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Visitour website at Husson University for a complete list ofbenefits.

Address

1 College Circle Bangor, Maine, 04401 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME,

Website

http://www.husson.edu

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