Evening/Weekend Cook — High-Volume Campus Dining

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Uniform provided

Longevity pay

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a cook/food prep to assist the Sous Chef in daily high-volume food production for 3,000+ customers across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will read recipes, prepare items, reduce waste, and ensure freshness.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety guidelines, labeling, temperature logs, cleanliness, and collaboration with kitchen staff. Training in UHD policies and Texas Food Handler Safety is required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Cook or Food Prep in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• Experience operating cooking equipment.
• Experience following recipes.
• Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a high-volume setting.
• Read and comprehend recipes; prepare recipes to reduce waste and maintain freshness.
• Ensure food safety, proper labeling, and storage; maintain temperature logs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization; assist on serving line as needed.
• Communicate professionally with staff and provide excellent customer service.
• Adhere to UHD/UT policies and complete required safety trainings.

Skills

Cooking experience

Cooking equipment operation

Recipe following

Food safety training

Multitasking

High-volume cooking

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a cook/food prep to assist the Sous Chef in daily high-volume food production for 3,000+ customers across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will read recipes, prepare items, reduce waste, and ensure freshness.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety guidelines, labeling, temperature logs, cleanliness, and collaboration with kitchen staff. Training in UHD policies and Texas Food Handler Safety is required.