Cook I - Part Time

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Prorated annual & sick leave

Job summary

Montana State University’s Culinary Services is hiring a part-time Cook I for up to 16 hours per week. This position supports a fast-paced food operation serving MSU students and guests with a variety of cuisines, following standard recipes and sanitation guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and attention to detail in a high-volume campus setting, with opportunities for training and professional growth. Availability on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays is required.

Qualifications

• Basic food handling or basic professional cooking skills or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Skillfully works in display cooking areas and prep stations to prepare, cook, and serve a wide variety of recipes in mass quantities in accordance with standard operating procedures. Follows recipes.
• Positively and professionally interacts with customers.
• Ensures quality product is being served in an appealing manner while following portion control guidelines.
• Properly follows sanitation guidelines and handles food in accordance with FDA food codes and as directed by MSU’s Registered Sanitarian.
• Regularly assists with the cleaning, disposition and storage of foods (hot and cold), supplies, and equipment in accordance with the sanitarian’s recommendations.
• As directed, assists with leading and training student and temporary employees.
• Assists with testing recipes at various times of year.
• As directed, assists with maintaining inventory, and controlling food and waste costs at their station.
• Actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.

Skills

Basic cooking skills

Customer service

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27099 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Search Support at [e-mail] or 406-994-6468.

Salary $23.00 per hour Contract Type Classified Hourly FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation Teamsters FTE 0.375 Benefits Eligible Not Eligible Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date

Classification Title Culinary Professional I/Cook I - BZ Working Title Cook I - Part Time Brief Position Overview

MSU’s Culinary Services hires motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever changing world of the high‑paced food industry. This is a part‑time position with hours up to 16hours per week.

General Statement

Culinary Services Division (CSD), a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals and specialty beverages for over 18,000 customers daily and is an integral part of campus life and the overall college experience. CSD proudly provides Montana State University students with not only a repertoire of various cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors, but a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and simply relax. The division is comprised of 2 residential dining halls, a commissary kitchen, several retail operations including 4 coffee shops, Chick-fil-A, the Union Market and Bobcat Grill, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium Concessions, Fork in the Road food truck, MSU Catering, Indulge In‑House Bakery, and the Farm to Campus Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Skillfully works in display cooking areas and prep stations to prepare, cook, and serve a wide variety of recipes in mass quantities in accordance with standard operating procedures. Follows recipes.
• Positively and professionally interacts with customers.
• Ensures quality product is being served in an appealing manner while following portion control guidelines.
• Properly follows sanitation guidelines and handles food in accordance with FDA food codes and as directed by MSU’s Registered Sanitarian.
• Regularly assists with the cleaning, disposition and storage of foods (hot and cold), supplies, and equipment in accordance with the sanitarian’s recommendations.
• As directed, assists with leading and training student and temporary employees.
• Assists with testing recipes at various times of year.
• As directed, assists with maintaining inventory, and controlling food and waste costs at their station.
• Actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.

This is a part-time permanent position. Part-time employees work up to 16 hours a week and are eligible to receive holiday pay and annual & sick leave pay on a prorated basis.

The Culinary Services Department lacks the necessary funding to provide sponsorship at this time.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Basic food handling or basic professional cooking skills or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills The Successful Candidate Will

• Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality
• Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing excellent customer service
• Work well individually or on a team
• Exhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills
• Prioritize and organize workload in order to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

• 10 month position.
• Available shifts are on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday up to 16hours per week.
• May be asked to work days/evenings, weekends, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands.
• Occasional work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events.
• Possess a 4-hour sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified
• Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.

Physical Demands

• Normal service areas, kitchen, cooler, freezer, dock environments
• Stationary and/or moving about for long periods of time
• Frequently moving, transporting, and placing containers/product weighing up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs
• Occasionally moving product up and down stairs
• Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking products
• Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipment
• Performing repetitive motions related to job duties
• Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals

Posting Detail Information

Number Of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon Completion Of a Successful Search. Position End Date (if Temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications Will Be Screened on a continual basis for the duration of the pool.

Special Instructions

Questions? Contact: Search Support at [e-mail] or 406-994-6468.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Applicant Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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