Cook I - Multiple Positions

Position Title:

Cook I - Multiple Positions

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Food Service Experience
Cooking Experience
Customer Service Experience
ServSafe Certification

Job Description:

Do you enjoy cooking and working in a team environment? Iowa State University Dining is seeking applications for Cook I in multiple Dining locations across campus. Dining employs Cook I positions for 9, 10, 11, and 12 month appointments, with various shifts available. Upon interview, all applicants choose the specific jobs and schedules that they would like to be considered for.

Interested in joining our team? Here at ISU Dining, you will have a top notch working environment with GREAT benefits! Benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, vacation, retirement and sick leave!

Check out the video below to see what we do and what YOU can be a part of!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yST28baXcK0

Under direct supervision, performs general cooking duties using standardizes recipes and performs other preparation and sanitation duties as required.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meats, fish, vegetables, gravies, cereals, soups, fruits, bakery products and other forms of food.

• Prepares and cooks food for special diets from recipes formulated by qualified personnel.

• Assists in on-the-job training and assist in directing the work of food service workers, students and other employees within area of assignment.

• Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts.

• Notifies supervisor of food and supplies needed.

• Checks in food and supplies as necessary.

• Maintains food production records.

• Cleans kitchen, kitchen utensils and equipment; secures refrigerator and freezer.

• Serves food as required.

• Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to judge final food product for quantity (yield) and quality (color, taste, texture, etc.).

• Ability to determine the freshness and quality of raw and cooked food products by sight and taste.

• Knowledge of safe temperatures for serving food and storage of refrigerated and frozen storage of raw and cooked foods.

• Knowledge of principles of food sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary measures.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to provide on-the-job training in food preparation to lower level employees.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

0004a

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

April 23, 2024

Posting Close Date:

July 21, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14507