Culinary Operations Cook

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn is seeking a Culinary Operations Cook to support the Hey Day Market Incubation Unit in the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management. The role focuses on high-quality food preparation, presentation, and service while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The position supports daily culinary operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and a positive dining experience for customers and students alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary setting or similar environment.
• Ability to follow recipes, standards, and portion guides.
• Commitment to food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up workstations, follow recipes and portion controls.
• Maintain clean, sanitary kitchen environment and equipment.
• Transport food to service areas and support meal service.
• Provide courteous, timely service to customers.
• Store and rotate stock, assist with inventory tasks.
• Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries, sourcing as directed.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The College of Human Sciences School of Hospitality Management is seeking a Culinary Operations Cook. This position is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food for customers within the Hey Day Market Incubation Unit for the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management. This position supports daily culinary operations by ensuring efficient food preparation, presentation, and service while adhering to established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards. The role contributes to a positive customer experience and supports the instructional and operational goals of the hospitality program.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing the kitchen for daily service by setting up workstations, organizing supplies, and preparing assigned menu items according to established recipes, quality standards, and portion guidelines.


• Helps maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment by following food safety regulations and properly cleaning equipment, tools, and work areas.


• Supports meal service by transporting prepared food and beverages to designated service areas efficiently and safely.


• Contributes to a positive dining experience by providing courteous, timely, and customer‑focused meal and beverage service.


• Assists with storing, labeling, rotating, and handling food products and supplies to maintain freshness, reduce waste, and meet safety requirements.


• Helps with receiving and organizing food and supply deliveries, verifying accuracy under supervision, and assisting with basic inventory tasks.


• Supports the sourcing of food and supply items from approved local vendors when needed, following purchasing guidelines and budget parameters as directed.

Qualifications

Level I:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience in food services including food preparation, commercial kitchen operations, use of professional cooking equipment, or related culinary environment.

Level II:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience in food services including food preparation, commercial kitchen operations, use of professional cooking equipment, or related culinary environment.

License and Certifications

• SAFE Serve Certification required upon hire

Contract Type

Continuing

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Posted Date

11/4/2026