Cook I, PM - Yella's

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Cook I for University Housing & Dining. This full-time role involves general cooking responsibilities, requiring a welcoming attitude and the ability to follow recipes. Candidates should have customer service experience and a commitment to maintaining a respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Interest in learning basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cooking duties using standardized recipes.
• Maintain food service sanitation standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Cooking

Sanitation

Job description

University Housing & Dining is seekingCook I position to join the team at Yella's. Under direct supervision, these positions will perform general cooking duties using standardized recipes and instructions as needed. Will also perform other related preparation and sanitization duties as required.

University Dining’s goal at Iowa is to provide wholesome, healthy, and tasty foods prepared daily to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of our students. Our staff is committed to providingsustainable products and services that protect our natural resources. When possible, we purchase locally grown and sustainable foods from our vendors. Our dining areas are vibrant, dynamic places to work and to eat.

Shift for this opening:

• 3:00pm to 11:30pm Sunday - Friday, with Saturday and an additional rotating day off.Work hours and location will vary based on need.

About the Division of Student Life:

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 14 departments that span from Recreation Services to the office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Qualifications:

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Desirable Qualifications:

• One year work experience in a customer service role.
• One year cooking experience in an operation required to have and maintain a food service license.
• Ability to foster a welcoming and respectful workplace environment while recognizing personal differences.
• Ability to take the ServSafe course and successfully pass the ServSafe test requirements within one year of hire.
• Interest in and the ability to learn basic computer and keyboarding skills; including the ability to access and draft email correspondence, and the ability to manage electronic time accruals and personal absence requests. Previous experience is highly desired.
• Applicants may upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission for consideration.

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Rebecca Hoag at [e-mail]. Openings will be posted for 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Cook I
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: 35997.12

Contact Information

• Organization: Student Life

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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