Cook II (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University’s Culinary Services hires motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the fast-paced world of campus food service. The Cook II position supports production of fresh meals and beverages for thousands of customers daily and contributes to a high standard of food quality and service.

Responsibilities include preparing a wide variety of recipes, leading shifts, ensuring safety and sanitation, managing inventories, and assisting with recipe testing.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a high-volume restaurant or multiple cuisines.
• Ability to lead and/or train staff.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Must have 4‑hour sanitation certification or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve a wide variety of recipes in mass quantities per SOPs.
• Lead a shift of employees; provide direction and training to cooks and student staff.
• Interact with customers in a positive, professional manner.
• Execute production of meals while following portion control guidelines.
• Follow FDA sanitation guidelines and MSU sanitation directives.
• Assist with inventory management and cost control at the station; maintain records.
• Assist with recipe development and testing at various times of year.
• Contribute to team effort and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Customer service

Staff training

Sanitation knowledge

Education

Sanitation certification

Tools

Inventory control

Job description

Position Number

Position Number Multiple Positions

Department

Department Culinary Services Administration

Division

Division Auxiliary Services

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Teamsters

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary $25.10 per hour

Contract Type

Contract Type Classified Hourly

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.

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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.

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

As directed, the Cook II actively works in the efficient production of fresh meals and beverages for customers.

• 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

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.

• 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

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

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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.