Cook — Lead Station & Team Support (Campus Dining)

North Carolina State University; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSAs

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Job summary

NC State Dining is seeking an energetic Cook to join the Case Dining Hall culinary team. You’ll prepare and plate daily menus, maintain station prep, and collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.

As a key member of the kitchen, you’ll lead by example, supervise student and temporary staff, and ensure cleanliness and safety standards are met while delivering fresh, quality meals to the campus community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Some positions may require certification by the Department of Correction.
• Basic culinary and knife skills, including an understanding of culinary terms and practical application.
• Culinary experience in fine dining, fast casual, multi-unit restaurants, or college/university settings.
• Previous team leadership experience.
• Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn and use email.
• Allergen awareness and training.

Responsibilities

• Master the Menu: Execute standard and routine recipes with precision to fulfill daily menus and keep our food stations stocked and looking great.
• Inventory & Logistics: Requisition the products you need, and help check in, store, and move food supplies to keep production running smoothly.
• Teamwork & Flow: Partner with front-of-house staff to coordinate a seamless flow of food from the kitchen to our guests, keeping track of food levels for timely service.
• Tech & Data: Enter necessary data into our Netmenu food production system in the absence of a supervising chef.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain sanitation by cleaning utensils, workstations, tables, shelves, and equipment.
• Lead by Example: Ensure daily prep lists are completed and products rotated; help assign tasks to staff.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Team leadership

Computers & email

Allergen awareness

Job description

NC State Dining is seeking an energetic Cook to join the Case Dining Hall culinary team. You’ll prepare and plate daily menus, maintain station prep, and collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.

As a key member of the kitchen, you’ll lead by example, supervise student and temporary staff, and ensure cleanliness and safety standards are met while delivering fresh, quality meals to the campus community.