COOK I

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Michigan's Michigan Dining seeks a Cook I to prepare meals according to standardized recipes in either a back-of-house production kitchen or a front-of-house station, ensuring nutrition, flavor, and visual presentation.

You will communicate daily with culinary and management staff about production, sanitation, quality, health and safety, and maintenance issues. The role is year-round, 40 hours per week, with an hourly rate in the $20 range.

Formación

• Proficiency in English and ability to interpret instructions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Prior food production experience as a short-order cook or line cook with knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Able to stand for extended periods while preparing food.
• Routinely move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsabilidades

• Follow standardized recipes in back-of-house production or front-of-house station.
• Prepare food items ensuring nutrition, taste, and presentation.
• Communicate daily with culinary and management staff about production, sanitation, quality, health/safety, and maintenance issues.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Flexible schedule

Food production experience

Kitchen experience

Lifting 50 lbs

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

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.

Required Qualifications*

• Proficiency in English and ability to interpret instructions.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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.

Why Work at Michigan?

• Earn a Living Wage - Positions range from $19-$23 per hour, with annual increases.
• Locations near AATA bus routes, with free bus fare for employees.
• Work-Life Balance - consistent schedules and paid holidays.
• 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

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.

Work Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday: 7:00AM to 3:30PM

Sunday - Monday: Off

PLEASE NOTE: This is a year-round, 40 hour per week position.

Additional Information

Department : M|Dining - Mosher Jordan Hall

Hourly Rate : $20.42 - $21.62

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 Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.