Cook Full-Time

Jackson College; Jackson (MI); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jackson College in Michigan is seeking a Cook to support dining and catering operations within the college kitchen. Under the direction of Auxiliary Services leadership, you will prepare, season and cook a wide variety of meals, maintain high cleanliness standards, and assist with events and menus.

The role requires knowledge of food safety, ability to follow recipes, and strong teamwork with staff and customers. Flexible evenings and weekend hours may be required to support campus dining events.

Formación

• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to present dishes with appealing presentation.
• High School diploma or GED and 1+ year of cooking experience.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsabilidades

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, combine and cook ingredients.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen.
• Attend to the detail and presentation of each order.
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping and mixing ingredients.
• Complete hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying and broiling ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintain dating, labeling and rotation of all food items.
• Store leftovers according to established standards.
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus in collaboration with the team.

Conocimientos

Food prep

Sanitation

Customer service

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

ServSafe certification

Descripción del empleo

DescriptionSUMMARYUnder the direction of the Executive Director of Auxiliary Services, Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef, the Cook prepares, seasons, and cooks a wide variety of meals for all food service operations, maintains a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen, and performs related work as assigned.

For highest consideration, apply by 11/18/26

Essential Functions

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience
• Assemble, combine and cook ingredients
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen
• Attend to the detail and presentation of each order
• Place and expedite orders
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping and mixing ingredients
• Complete hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying and broiling ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Maintain appropriate dating, labeling and rotation of all food items
• Stores leftovers according to established standards
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus in collaboration with the team
• Responsible for understanding, supporting and actively demonstrating the College’s beliefs, values, mission and vision and being in agreement to be evaluated by same.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to and works under the Executive Director of Auxiliary Services and Chef de Cuisine. Work is performed independently according to college policies and procedures and State health and nutritional guidelines.

Contacts and Purpose of Contacts

Internal: In-frequent contact with college employees regarding dining services and catering orders. External: In-frequent contact with customers regarding special events catering and food service vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices
• General kitchen equipment and appliances

Ability to:

• Have exceptional food presentation skills
• Safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Work cooperatively with staff and customers
• Strong work ethic and high energy level

The knowledge, skills and abilities required are often obtained by a High School diploma or GED, and 1 or more year of cooking experience to include food preparation, or an equivalent combination of education and cooking experience. Certified in ServSafe or willing to obtain certification.

Physical Demands

Frequent reaching, walking, standing, lifting, stooping, or carrying of equipment and materials may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Incumbent may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and fumes.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed in a Commercial Kitchen, Dining and Catering Environment, with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Work hours may vary, and frequent evening and weekend hours are required. Travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supplemental Information

Jackson College Nepotism policy prohibits hiring of a relative or someone with a familial relationship to work in the same instructional department, office or administrative unit of the College including spouse, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent or sibling of the employee or spouse, aunt, uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent, grandchild, and members of the same household including domestic partner.

A copy of Jackson College's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website. The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings. Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.

Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws. Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Jackson College is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.