Cook (12 mon,1st)

Michigan Technological University; Atlantic Mine (MI); On-site; USD 52,437,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Technological University is seeking a Cook for a 12-month, full-time position in Residential Dining. The role focuses on proper preparation and production coordination of hot and cold menu items as assigned by the supervisor.

The Cook will meet daily production schedules, requisition supplies, operate kitchen equipment safely, and advise staff on portions, ingredients, and quality. The position requires teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to safety standards; shift is 1st

Qualifications

• High school diploma and culinary training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years experience in a commercial, institutional, restaurant or hotel kitchen as a skilled cook or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification is desirable.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily production and serving schedules across cafeteria lines, retail, luncheons, buffets and banquets.
• Requisition from stores or retrieve from storage to meet daily production and prep schedules.
• Operate all equipment used in preparation and production of menu items with proper safety procedures.
• Advise other department staff on portions, ingredients, preparation methods, presentation and quality control.
• Provide information to customers as requested.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Responsible for garbage removal and recycling in assigned area.
• Assist in training new employees and student assistants.
• Participate in training to accommodate operational changes.
• Adhere to uniform policies.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives and safety practices.
• Integrate safety into daily activities.
• Provide supervision to student assistants and other personnel as assigned.

Skills

Skilled cook

Food safety

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma & culinary training

SERV Safe Certification (desirable)

Job description

Sub Department: MUB

Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological researchuniversity founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus issituated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic UpperPeninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the bestuniversities in the country for return on investment, Michigan’sflagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Researchfocus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive,environment, and aerospace. The area’s waters, forests, and snowfall support year-roundrecreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, andpaddling. The University is an integral part of the region,supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride inbeing a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense ofadventure, and originality.

Summary

Michigan Technological University is seeking a Cook (12 months, 40hours, 1st shift) for our Residential Dining department. They willbe responsible for the proper preparation and productioncoordination of all hot and cold menu items as assigned bysupervisor.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

1. Meet daily production and serving schedules with respect tocafeteria lines, retail operations, special luncheons, buffets, andbanquets.
2. Requisition from stores clerk, and/or personally retrieve fromstorage as needed, foodstuffs and supplies to meet daily productionand preparation schedules.
3. Operate all equipment used in preparation and production of menuitems assigned to his/her area employing proper safetyprocedures.
4. Advise other departmental employees on portion size, food items,ingredients, preparation methods, presentation, garnish, andquality control issues to ensure that recipes are followed to meetproduction demands and quality standards.
5. Provide information to customers as requested.
6. Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
7. Responsible for garbage removal and cardboard recycling inassigned area.
8. Conduct daily, weekly, or monthly physical inventories indesignated areas as assigned by supervisor.
9. Assist in thetraining and instruction of new employees, both regular and studentassigned to food production, as needed.
10. Participate in any training necessary to accommodate changes inoperation which directly affects regular assigned duties.
11. Adhere to current uniform policies.
12. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies andapplying them to everyday work. Actively engage in Universitycontinuous improvement initiatives.
13. Integrate safety practices into daily activities.
14. Functional supervision is exercised over student assistants andother personnel as assigned.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• High school diploma and culinary training, or an equivalentcombination of education and experience from which comparableknowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Required Experience

• Three years experience working in a commercial, institutional,restaurant or hotel kitchen, or a similar food service operation asa skilled cook or equivalent position.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• SERV safe Certified

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to perform as a skilled cook in processessuch as baking, roasting, frying, grilling, braising, boiling,simmering and stewing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cooking time, correct temperature,weight loss, portion control, and production standards in thecook's department.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret recipes relative toquantity, consistency, and composition of all menu items assignedto the department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all food service equipmentoperation.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards required in the preservation ofcooked and uncooked items and the prevention of foodcontamination.
• Demonstrated ability to give and follow instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people in varyingsituations and in all areas when assigned.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification within six monthsof employment
• Possess valid driver’s license and meet Michigan Techs vehicleuse requirements
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe workenvironment.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to,working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense ofbelonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to workfor persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics andviewpoints.
• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to,working with persons with a wide variety of backgrounds andviewpoints.

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics describedhere are representative of those an employee encounters whileperforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to veryloud

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close,distance, color, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjustfocus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works nearmoving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed towet and/or humid conditions; work in high, precarious places, isexposed to fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat andcold.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

• Employee Safety Overview
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Data Security Training
• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not consideredfinalized until the required background check has been performedand the results received and assessed.

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

1

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

1st Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Contractual. External candidates will receive the minimum amount$18.30 hr

Title of Position Supervisor

Director of Catering

Posting Type

Internal and External

Dependent on Funding

No

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listedare representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodationsduring Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the HumanResources office at 906-487-2280 or [e-mail].

Other Conditions of Employment: Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuringtheir eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen ornational of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, aforeign national authorized to work in the United States withoutthe need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effectivedate of your appointment, and maintain eligibility withoutsponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal OpportunityEducational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that providesequal opportunity for all, including protected veterans andindividuals with disabilities.

The AnnualSecurity and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safetyand disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policiesand fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. MichiganTech will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact theMichigan Tech Public Safety.

In compliance with the federal Drug-Free Schools andCommunities Act (DFSCA) and its implementing regulations (34 CFRPart 86), Michigan Tech is committed to maintaining a drugfreecampus environment and actively promoting the health and safety ofits community. Find ournotice that outlines the University's policies, legalsanctions, health risks, and available support resources related tothe unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs andalcohol.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimumrequirements)

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