About the Job
Compensation Overview of the Position
-Full-time, Regular, Teamsters Union Job Classification
-Starting wage - $22.44/hr
-40 hours a week, 9-months per year, schedule based on business needs
Benefits eligible
-Health insurance, dental insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flex spending, etc.
-Regent Scholarship
-Free tuition for a first degree, discounted for additional degrees or grad school
-The successful completion of a background check is required. However, criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
-Parking permits are available for purchase based on availability
UMD Dining Services provides diverse and high-quality dining options across campus, including Superior Dining, our all-you-care-to-eat residential dining center, and a Food Court with five unique concepts—Subs & Wraps, Burgers, Pizza, Burritos, and Grab & Go. We also operate Northern Shores Coffee Shop, two dining kiosks, and a full-service restaurant, along with catering services for campus events. Dining Services focuses on providing diverse food options, sustainability efforts, and quality service to the campus community.
Job Duties: 100%
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
These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this work and do not limit the assignment of related responsibilities in any position of this class or assignment of responsibilities performed by a lower classification.
Dining Services retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position to assist in all areas of Dining Operations based on business needs.
This position is categorized as an essential employee role. In situations of reduced or closed operations this position is still required to report to work at the employer's discretion. Examples of reduced operations include inclement weather and power outages.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
At least 2 years of relevant experience or education in quantity food production
Read, write, understand, and communicate in English
Must be able to stand up for 4 hours at a time
Possess safe knife handling skills
Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Preferred Skills:
Experience in supervising or leading teams
Proficient in safe knife handling and food preparation techniques
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Strong math skills for recipe conversions and batch cooking calculations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 4 hours)
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
Follow this link to apply to the position: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/368653
This position will remain open until filled.