Cook I - Part Time

Montana State University; Bozeman, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Montana State University’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.

The role involves skillful food preparation, customer service, sanitation, and inventory tasks within MSU’s Culinary Services Division. It may include training student staff and supporting events, with a 10-month term and shifts including days/evenings and

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, supplies, and equipment in accordance with the sanitarian’s recommendations.
• As directed, assists with leading and training student and temporary employees.

Skills

Basic food handling

Customer service

Job description

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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.

Position Number

Position Number 4N0773

Department

Department Culinary Services Administration

Division

Division Auxiliary Services

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Teamsters

FTE

FTE 0.375

Benefits Eligible

Salary $23.00 per hour

Contract Type

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

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. If you are a student of MSU and seek a student worker position, please go to: http://www.montana.edu/comeworkwithus/ . 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

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• 10 month position.
• Shift to be determined with 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 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

This position has supervisory duties?

This position has supervisory duties? No

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

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.

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