Cook - Residential Dining

University of North Texas - Denton; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas in Denton is seeking a Cook for Residential Dining to prepare, cook, and serve meals in campus dining facilities. You will maintain a clean workspace and deliver friendly customer service to students, faculty, and staff.

This role requires adherence to food safety standards, the ability to work flexible hours, and strong teamwork with Dining Services staff. Training will ensure consistent quality across meals and campus events.

Qualifications

• 6 months general working experience.

Responsibilities

• Produces high-quality items per meal service and daily prepared items.
• Knowledge of proper care and use of food service equipment and utensils, safety and health precautions.
• Follows standardized processes to minimize turnaround time and ensure a clean and sanitized dishes, trains hourly staff on washing, sanitizing, and handling techniques while upholding safety protocols.

Skills

General working experience

Job description

Title: Cook - Residential Dining

Employee Classification: Food Service Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dining Service

Department: UNT-Dining-Residential-163720

Job Location: Denton

Salary: salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Position Overview

This role involves preparing, cooking, and serving food, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, and ensuring a high standard of customer service. Whether working in a cafeteria, campus cafe, or catering for campus events, the food service worker contributes to creating a positive dining experience for the campus community.

Minimum Qualifications

6 Months General Working Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to maintain records and complete forms accurately.

Knowledge of the care and use of food service equipment and kitchen utensils.

Knowledge of health hazards in food preparation and service and necessary precautionary measures.

Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food Service Experience
• Great Work Ethic
• Eager to excel and grow with our exciting UNT Dining Services operations

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None specified

Job Duties

• Produces high-quality items each meal service, including daily prepared items.
• Knowledge of the proper care and use of food service equipment and kitchen utensils, understands health hazards related to food preparation and service, and is aware of necessary precautionary measures, including safety and security protocols relevant to the work performed.
• Follows standardized processes to minimize turnaround time and ensure a consistent supply of cleaned and sanitized dishes. Trains hourly staff on proper washing, sanitizing, and handling techniques to uphold high standards, while ensuring adherence to all safety protocols.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Hours Vary

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

Benefits: For information regarding our Benefits.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.