Aggie Commons Cook

Overview

The Aggie Commons Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals in a fast-paced, team-oriented campus dining environment. This position requires culinary knowledge, strong organizational skills, attention to food safety, and a commitment to providing excellent service to students, faculty, staff, and campus guests. The Cook works collaboratively with dining team members to ensure meals are prepared efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with Utah State University Dining Services standards. Hours Sunday-Thursday 3PM-11PM.

 

Benefits of working for Dining Services:

• We work with your school schedule & support you as a student first
• Learn skills that will last your whole life
• Free meal for every shift you work
• Great Work Environment & Social Atmosphere
• Excellent Employee Recognition Program
• Conveniently on Campus near classes and housing
• Get paid to make lifelong friendships with people of diverse backgrounds and fields of study

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and portion guidelines.
• Ensure all food is prepared and served in compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Assist with food preparation, inventory rotation, and proper storage using First In, First Out (FIFO) practices.
• Monitor product quality and communicate any concerns regarding ingredients, equipment, or food safety to supervisors.
• Work collaboratively with cooks, supervisors, chefs, and other Dining Services staff to ensure efficient meal production and excellent customer service.
• Assist with menu implementation and provide feedback to support menu improvements and operational efficiency.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and according to established procedures.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and positive working relationship with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
• Support special events, catering, and other Dining Services operations as assigned.
• Perform opening, closing, and cleaning duties to ensure kitchen readiness for daily operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Food Handler Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, food preparation, and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team while demonstrating professionalism and respect for others.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standardized recipes.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as operational needs require.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in institutional, commercial, or high-volume food service.
• Experience using commercial kitchen equipment and preparing food in large quantities.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 

Availability days and times to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under “Other Documents” in block format

Answer the following questions within the application: 

• Are you available to work on Mondays & Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.?
• Are you available to work on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.?
• Are you available to work on Sundays from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.?

 

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Advertised Salary

$13.00-$16.00 Depending on Experience

ADA

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, steam, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, sharp and hot objects, and/or loud noises.

College/Department Highlights

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