Temporary - Cook I

UNI; Cedar Falls, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,182,000 - 1,683,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa Dining Services is hiring temporary Cook I positions in Cedar Falls. Under direct supervision, you will prepare quality foods for meals in the student dining center and help maintain a clean, organized kitchen.

You will supervise student and temporary staff in serving meals and cleaning duties, and you must communicate effectively with teammates while staying productive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history; conviction is considered case by case.
• Good communication skills and positive attitudes.
• Skilled, organized and hard working team oriented individuals who can work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares quality foods for meals in student dining center.
• Cleans and secures kitchen areas following preparation of meals.
• Directs student and temporary employees in the service of prepared food, the cleaning of the kitchen.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

Organized

Hard working

Job description

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Job Description

Join the team making it happen! Serving up the #1 college food in Iowa, UNI Dining Services has temporary Cook I positions open.

Under direct supervision, prepares quality foods for meals in student dining center for the Department of Housing and Dining; cleans and secures kitchen areas following preparation of meals; directs student and temporary employees in the service of prepared food, the cleaning of the kitchen; and performs other related duties as assigned. We are seeking skilled, organized and hard working team oriented individuals who have the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment. In addition, applicants must have good communication skills and positive attitudes.

Temporary positions are limited to a maximum of 1040 hours per fiscal year. Hourly rate is $18.27.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

Equal Opportunity

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.

Benefits

UNI enhances this advantage with an excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions.

Iowa's cost of living is among the lowest in the nation and the Common Sense Institute ranks Iowa #1 for paycheck stretch. Visit our Compensation Tools page to explore your estimated total compensation, compare Waterloo-Cedar Falls cost of living to other major cities or review the paycheck stretch ranking details. Learn more about the Cedar Valley at https://livethevalley.com/.

If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at [e-mail] or call [phone].

The University of Northern Iowa provides a high-quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. The university's attractive size, approximately 9,400 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been consistently recognized as one of the "Best Midwest Universities" by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. Designated as a Best Place for Working Parents, UNI supports all individuals through family-friendly policies, practices and benefits. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package, enabling us to be highly competitive within the Cedar Valley and across the state.