About Us:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Cook to join our team. This position is responsible for producing large quantities of food for University employees, students, and the general public while ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards. As a lead worker, you will be responsible for overseeing a group of staff, operating a variety of kitchen equipment, and ensuring the efficient production of meals. You will also provide high-quality customer service and be expected to handle menu preparation, recipe execution, and task delegation.
This is a 9 month position.
About the Role OR What you’ll be doing:
Food Preparation & Cooking:
-Prep ingredients and prepare complex and simple recipes, ensuring high-quality presentation and taste.
-Operate food production equipment and manual utensils, including knives and mechanical cutting tools.
-Produce meals by combining multiple recipes, often from scratch, in compliance with brand and recipe specifications.
-Identify and resolve recipe issues, or elevate concerns to management as needed.
-Maintain food production records and track inventory for batch cooking.
-Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties as assigned.
-Organize and store food and supplies efficiently.
Leadership & Team Coordination:
-Serve as a lead worker in the absence of a supervisor or manager, providing oversight to a team of staff members.
-Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure work is completed in a timely manner to meet production standards.
-Train new employees on job responsibilities, safety protocols, and food preparation procedures.
-Offer informal feedback to staff on performance, ensuring adherence to established standards.
-Handle customer service issues in the absence of a manager and provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
Recipe & Menu Development:
-Independently assess food quality and make adjustments to enhance flavor, texture, and overall presentation.
-Participate in recipe file maintenance and contribute to menu planning.
-Assist in the application of moist or dry heat to protein and non-protein products, ensuring proper doneness and safety standards are met.
Compliance & Safety:
-Follow established food safety and sanitation standards to ensure the highest level of cleanliness and food quality.
-Monitor kitchen activities and ensure proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
-Ensure adherence to food safety protocols and report any issues to management.
Work Environment:
Physical Demands:
-Ability to stand for long periods and work in a kitchen environment with varied temperatures.
-Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
-Use of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives and mechanical machinery.
Work Hours:
-Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary to meet production schedules.
-9 month appointment
What you'll need:
-High school diploma or GED required.
-At least 2 years of relevant experience or education in quantity food production preferred.
-Experience in supervising or leading teams is a plus.
SALARY RANGE: $22.44 - $26.83; depending on education/qualifications/experience
For a full job description, click "Apply" to visit the UMN career site.
https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/366390
What we provide (Civil Service/Labor Rep):
-MN State Retirement System (MSRS) pension plan - tax-deferred.
-Thirteen paid vacation days per year (starting accrual rate), in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays.
-Tuition reimbursement opportunities cover 75% - 100% of eligible tuition.
-Excellent and affordable health care benefits.
-Wellbeing Program (reduction in annual premiums).
-Yearly merit increase program.
-Many professional development opportunities.
Click here for more information: https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Applicant-Center/About-Working-U/Benefits-Working-U-M