Cook, Variable Shift, IU Dining and Hospitality

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

10 paid holidays plus paid time off

EAP and retirement plan options

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington seeks a back-of-house cook for its IMU Dining operations in Bloomington, IN. The role focuses on cooking to order, following standardized recipes, and maintaining station readiness in a fast-paced campus kitchen.

Responsibilities include ingredient prep, station stocking, and assisting other kitchen areas as needed. Requires basic high school knowledge and ServSafe certification within 180 days; shift-based hours with a $15.00 hourly wage and benefits for full-time

Qualifications

• General knowledge at the high school level is required.
• ServSafe food safety certification within 180 days of hire.
• Experience in related field helpful.
• Ability to follow recipes, maintain quality, and keep stations stocked.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cook-to-order meals under supervision and by station recipes.
• Receive, store, weigh, and portion ingredients; prep for service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and galley areas.
• Assist in other kitchen departments as needed and train new staff.

Skills

English communication

Time management

Team player

Food handling

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

IMU DINING (BA-DIMU-IUBLA)

IU Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands Indiana University's core values of education, innovation, and tradition which embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality.

IU Hospitality infuses Indiana University's beautiful campus with vibrant life, creating a home away from home for visitors and the IU community alike. From our space in the Indiana Memorial Union, hospitality staff serve thousands of guests each year through professional dining and retail operations and catered events, conferences, and celebrations, keeping our spaces clean, our food tasty, and our customers happy.

IMU dining runs all dining operations in the Indiana Memorial Union, including the Tudor Room, Sugar and Spice, The Vault Pub, and the Globe. IMU dining staff work closely with the hotel and catering teams, as well as IU's retail dining, to embody the Hoosier spirit through every customer interaction.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Under the instructions of a Lead Cook will prepare cook-to-order meals.
• Prepares and serves food items according to standardized recipes and portion sizes.
• Helps to make sure the station is stocked with supplies for the meal.
• Works with standardized recipes, follows instructions to prepare and serve food for their station.
• Some recipes may involve the use of alcohol in preparation.

General Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, prepares food items according to menus and numbers of portions to be served.
• Receives and stores food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas. Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Weighs or measures ingredients. Uses manual and/or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods. Washes, peels, and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Assures that the kitchen is equipped with all necessary food and cooking items for scheduled meals. Informs supervisors when supplies are low or equipment is not working properly.
• Cleans galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Removes trash and cleans kitchen garbage containers.
• Trains and assists new employees.
• Assists in other kitchen departments as time permits.

EDUCATION

Required

• General knowledge at the high school level.

Preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience in related field helpful.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Food safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days of hire.

Skills

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Working knowledge of preparation methods and practices for a variety of foods.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen sanitation methods and food safety practices.
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes and calculate necessary quantities of ingredients.
• Ability to learn and operate institutional kitchen equipment.
• Ability to coordinate both preparation and timing for menu food items.
• Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing and light-medium physical effort under hot and or humid working conditions.
• Ability to maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Ability to review and analyze impending menus to determine appropriate levels for supplies.
• Ability to work in team environment as an effective team player.
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.

This position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house food service work. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace. Using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies weighing from 20 to 50 pounds, and effective communication skills are necessary. This role also will work around both hot and cold temperatures and loud noises. This role involves handling meat and plant-based food products as well as a variety of ingredients that may include some or all of the top 9 allergens in the preparation of menu items. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodations.

Bloomington, Indiana

$15.00 per hour

This is a variable shift position. Shift times vary according to business needs. With hours generally falling between 12:00pm and 1:00am.

Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to accommodate special meals and events.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Operations

Job Family: Food Services

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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