COOK I

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a Cook I for Michigan Dining. This role involves preparing meals, ensuring quality and safety standards, and communicating with staff. The position offers a competitive wage, benefits, and opportunities for growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Earn a Living Wage

Free bus fare for employees

Consistent schedules and paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Continuing education and tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Prior food production experience as a short-order cook or line cook.
• Ability to interpret instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to routinely move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes for meal preparation.
• Communicate with culinary and management staff about issues.
• Prepare food items while maintaining nutritional standards.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Food production experience

Ability to work flexible schedule

Ability to maintain a static position

Job description

You must submit a resume in order to be considered for this position. #studentlife

Job Summary

When business needs fluctuate throughout the year, Michigan Dining will offer work assignments based on availability and selected through the seniority-driven bidding process. Work assignments may be required in other departments to ensure year-round work schedules for all staff members that want that, seasonal leave requests may be approved on a year by year basis at the unit discretion.

What You'll Do

As a Cook I for Michigan Dining you will follow standardized recipes for all meals either in a back-of-house production kitchen or a front-of-house station. Prepare food items ensuring we maintain accurate nutritional standards, great taste, and visual presentation. Communicate daily with culinary and management staff regarding essential issues to appropriate staff members: i.e. production problems, sanitation, quality issues, health and safety issues, and maintenance issues.

Why Work at Michigan?

• Earn a Living Wage - Positions range from $18-$22 per hour, with annual increases.
• Locations near AATA bus routes, with free bus fare for employees.
• Work-Life Balance - consistent schedules and paid holidays.
• Diverse and Inclusive Environment - work in a culture that values creativity, difference, and inclusivity.
• Culinary Excellence - MDining has received national recognition for culinary achievements.
• Unbeatable Benefits - health, dental, vision, and matched retirement contributions.
• Growth opportunities - continuing education and tuition assistance, culinary certifications

Required Qualifications*

• Proficiency in English and ability to interpret instructions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends & holidays.
• Prior food production experience as a short-order cook or line cook in a restaurant; knowledge of the methods and equipment used in the preparation and serving of food.
• Maintain a static position for extended periods of time while preparing food.
• Routinely move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work Schedule

Sunday and Monday: 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM

Tuesday and Wednesday: OFF

Thursday through Saturday: 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

Department : M|Dining - South Quad

Hourly Rate: $19.83 - $20.49

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Opening ID

263737

Working Title

Job Title

COOK I

Work Location

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Dsa Housing Services

Department

MI Dining - Administration

Posting Begin/End Date

5/19/2025 - 5/24/2025

$41,246.40 - $42,619.20

Hospitality
Service/Maintenance (AFSCME Union)