Cook 1 - Full Time Year Round

Husson-University; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Husson University in Bangor, ME is seeking a dining services aide to assist in basic food preparation and service for large meals. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable service in a fast-paced environment.

You will help with setup, stocking, cleaning, and support at catered events, while guiding student workers and maintaining proper uniform and hygiene standards. Education: HS diploma; six months culinary experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of culinary experience preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain production equipment.
• Knowledge of proper/safe time and temperature for food handling.
• Must have good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 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

Basic knife skills

Cooking basics

Food safety handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Serve-Safe certified

Production equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• 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.

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 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

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

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