Cook 2 - Part Time Academic Year

MaineGuide; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Job summary

Husson University is seeking a dining services team member to assist in basic food preparation and service for a large campus population. You will set up and maintain serveries, assist with catered events, and supervise student workers while upholding safety and quality standards.

Excellent grooming and adherence to the issued uniform are required, with compensation based on experience. This role supports a vibrant university dining operation and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years culinary experience preferred; some supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic food preparation and service of meals.
• Serve and maintain food quantities for large numbers of people.
• Assist with cleaning chores in dining area and kitchen.
• Set up, break down and maintain independent serveries.
• Provide assistance with catered functions and retail operations.
• Provide supervision of student employees and kitchen staff.
• Be well groomed and wear the issued uniform.
• Assist with stocking and dishwashing as requested.
• Participate in training and other departmental functions.
• Provide leadership in the absence of Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking methods

Sauces (5 basic)

Menu development

Dietary requirements

Kitchen safety/time-temp

Customer service

Team leadership/ supervision

Serve-Safe certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Working in a team environment, with a great group of individuals in a vibrant University setting? If you’d like to join the Husson Community, Compensation is based on experience and qualifications provided on the application.

• 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 supervision of student employees, Cook 1’s and Dishwasher/Utility 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.
• Provide leadership in the absence of Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef.
• Other duties as requested.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: 2 years culinary experience preferred. Some supervisory experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to operate and maintain production/kitchen equipment.
• Advanced knife skills.
• Ability to use the different cooking methods to produce food.
• Ability to use produce the 5 basic sauces.
• Be knowledgeable of special dietary requirements.
• Assist with menu development.
• Awareness of all aspects of the kitchen.
• Knowledge of proper/safe time and temperature for food handling.
• 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.