Allergen Safety Lead - Line Cook

Allergen Safety Lead – Line Cook

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ABOUT US

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At KU Dining, our mission is to create an unparalleled dining experience for our guests, foster a culture of excellence among our well-trained and empowered staff, and provide inviting spaces that reflect the warmth of our KU Community. We aim to provide meals that are not only delicious but also safe and inclusive for all our guests—especially those with dietary needs.

We employ full-time and part-time employees to serve all the University of Kansas’ dining needs. Although this operation is quite large, every job and every employee is important.

As a member of our team, you'll help students feel seen, supported, and safe with every plate you prepare. There’s plenty of room to grow professionally, and we’re excited to help you build a rewarding culinary career with purpose.

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ABOUT THE JOB
We’re hiring a full-time Allergen Safety Lead (Line Cook) to join our Residential Dining team. This is a specialized culinary position with a strong focus on safe food preparation for students with food allergies, dietary restrictions, or specific nutritional needs.

You’ll work closely with the culinary team to ensure all food leaving your station is free from cross-contact and follows labeling, handling, and service protocols. This role requires deep knowledge of food allergens, strong communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining rigorous safety standards during high-volume service.

In addition to preparing and serving food, you’ll assist in training staff in allergen awareness and safe handling procedures, and you’ll serve as a go-to resource for kitchen and front-of-house team members.

An exemplary Residential Dining candidate will demonstrate job and industry knowledge, quality control, sound decision-making, problem-solving, clear communication, and a strong sense of teamwork.

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WORK AVAILABILITY

This is a full-time, year-round position. All employees are required to work at least one weekend shift per week. We offer stable scheduling, flexible shifts, and no late nights.

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AS A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE WITH KU DINING, YOU WILL ENJOY

• Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and holiday

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance option

• Highly competitive Retirement Plan with a 7.5% employer matc

• Two months of paid parental leav

• Employee Assistance Progra

• Meal benefits... and more!

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RESPONSIBILITIES

· Prepare and serve menu items with heightened awareness of allergen cross-contact and dietary requirements

· Follow and enforce HACCP guidelines, KU Dining allergen protocols, and ServSafe best practices

· Maintain a clean, organized, and clearly labeled allergen-safe work area

· Use dedicated allergen tools and utensils; ensure proper sanitization before and after every use

· Train and support part-time and full-time staff on food safety and allergen handling

· Communicate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, and FOH staff