Cook (12 mon,1st)

Michigan Technological University; Houghton (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Technological University is seeking a Cook for Residential Dining (12 months, 40 hours, 1st shift) on the Main Campus in Houghton, MI. The role focuses on proper preparation and production coordination of all hot and cold menu items as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements include a high school diploma with culinary training and at least three years of kitchen experience in a commercial or institutional setting.

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 or similar food service operation.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily production and serving schedules for cafeteria lines, retail operations, luncheons, buffets, and banquets.
• Retrieve foodstuffs and supplies to meet daily production and preparation schedules.
• Operate equipment used in preparation and production with proper safety procedures.
• Advise staff on portion size, ingredients, preparation methods, presentation, garnish, and quality control to meet standards.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Supervise student assistants and other personnel as assigned.

Skills

Skilled cook

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma; culinary training

Job description

Job No: 26150
Department: Memorial Union
Work Type: Union
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Food Service
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Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan’s flagship technological university offers more than 185undergraduate andgraduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace.

The area’s waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.

Summary

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

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• 1. Meet daily production and serving schedules with respect to cafeteria lines, retail operations, special luncheons, buffets, and banquets.
• 2. Requisition from stores clerk, and/or personally retrieve from storage as needed, foodstuffs and supplies to meet daily production and preparation schedules.
• 3. Operate all equipment used in preparation and production of menu items assigned to his/her area employing proper safety procedures.
• 4. Advise other departmental employees on portion size, food items, ingredients, preparation methods, presentation, garnish, and quality control issues to ensure that recipes are followed to meet production 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 in assigned area.
• 8. Conduct daily, weekly, or monthly physical inventories in designated areas as assigned by supervisor.
• 9. Assist in the training and instruction of new employees, both regular and student assigned to food production, as needed.
• 10. Participate in any training necessary to accommodate changes in operation which directly affects regular assigned duties.
• 11. Adhere to current uniform policies.
• 12. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
• 13. Integrate safety practices into daily activities.
• 14. Functional supervision is exercised over student assistants and other personnel as assigned.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• High school diploma and culinary training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge 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 as a skilled cook or equivalent position.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to perform as a skilled cook in processes such 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 the cook's department.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret recipes relative to quantity, consistency, and composition of all menu items assigned to the department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all food service equipment operation.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards required in the preservation of cooked and uncooked items and the prevention of food contamination.
• Demonstrated ability to give and follow instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people in varying situations and in all areas when assigned.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification within six months of employment
• Possess valid driver’s license and meet Michigan Techs vehicle use requirements
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

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

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud.

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 adjust focus.

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

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 considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

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

1

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

1st Shift

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 to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Other Conditions of Employment: Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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

In compliance with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) and its implementing regulations (34 CFR Part 86), Michigan Tech is committed to maintaining a drugfree campus environment and actively promoting the health and safety of its community. Find our notice that outlines the University's policies, legal sanctions, health risks, and available support resources related to the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.

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Michigan Technological University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex and gender. Michigan Tech also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator . For a complete copy of the policy or more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).