Cook II (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement

Bozeman (MT)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 34,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Montana State University in Bozeman's Culinary Services is seeking a Culinary Professional II/Cook II to join a fast-paced kitchen team. The role involves preparing a wide variety of recipes, following standard procedures, and ensuring portions and presentation meet quality standards.

You will assist in leading a shift, train student and temporary staff, and maintain inventory and sanitation per FDA guidelines.

Qualifications

Experience cooking in a high-volume restaurant or multiple cuisines.
Basic experience leading and/or training staff.
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.
Assists with leading a shift of employees and training Cook Is, students, and temporary staff.
Positively interacts with customers and ensures quality presentation.

Skills

Cooking in high-volume kitchen

Staff training

Customer service

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26367

For questions regarding this position, please contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468.

Classification Title

Culinary Professional II/Cook II - BZ Working Title Cook II (Applicant Pool) 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.

Position Number Multiple Positions Department Culinary Services Administration Division Auxiliary Services Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation Teamsters FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $25.10 per hour Contract Type Classified Hourly If other, please specify 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.

Assists with leading a shift of employees. Provides direction and training for Cook Is, students, and temporary staff.

Positively and professionally interacts with customers.

Assists with executing production of meals to ensure 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. Ensures sanitation guidelines are being followed at their station.

Regularly assists with the cleaning, disposition and storage of foods (hot and cold), supplies, and equipment in accordance with the sanitarian's recommendations. May assist with assigning tasks.

Assists with developing and testing recipes at various times of year.

Assists with maintaining inventory, controlling food and waste costs at their station, and maintaining records per the standard operating procedures.

Performs other general kitchen duties and is trained in other areas of the food service to assist during employee absences or high volume serving.

Actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Experience cooking in a high volume restaurant and/or cooking multiple cuisines or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Basic experience leading and/or training staff.

Experience providing excellent customer service.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Experience with inventory control.

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

All full-time positions are eligible for full benefits 12 months of the year.

10 and 12 month positions.

Shifts vary across departments, 7 days per week from 5:30am-Midnight.

May be asked to work days/evenings, weekends, long hours, 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

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number Of Vacancies Multiple Positions Desired Start Date Upon Completion Of a Successful Search. Position End Date (if Temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications Will Be

Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled.

Special Instructions

This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.

Questions? Contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu 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

Required Documents