Cook 1 - Full Time Year Round

Inside Higher Ed; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition for employees and dependents

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous retirement plan

Health, Dental, Life Insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

A vibrant university setting is seeking a food service team member to assist with the operation and maintenance of dining services. Responsibilities include serving food, maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas, and supporting catered functions. Applicants should have a high school diploma and preferably six months of culinary experience. The role includes various benefits such as free tuition and a comprehensive health package. Join the community and apply now for a fulfilling opportunity!

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and occasionally move equipment weighing 150 pounds.
• Six months of culinary experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food quantities for large groups.
• Assist with cleaning tasks in dining and kitchen areas.
• Set up and break down serveries and assist with events.
• Guide student employees and participate in training.
• 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

Customer service skills

Basic knife skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to operate kitchen equipment

Knowledge of basic cooking methods

Serve-Safe Certified

Food safety

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Production equipment

Job description

Working in a team environment, with a great group of individuals in a vibrant University setting? Enjoy the perks of a structured schedule, summer flexibility, Paid Time Off and paid holiday time. The benefits don’t stop there! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes free tuition for yourself, your spouse and dependents! A generous retirement plan along with our Health, Dental, Life Insurance and voluntary benefits. If you’d like to join the Husson Community, review the job description below and apply now! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications provided on the application.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

Typical Qualifications

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lift and carry 50 pounds. Occasionally push and pull equipment on wheels that weighs up to 150 pounds.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.