Cook

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@cord.edu or 218-299-3339, or visit the Human Resources Home Page.

Position Details

Position Title:
Cook

Position Type:
Staff

Location:
Moorhead

Employment Type:
Hourly Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligible:
Yes

General Employment Period:
January - December, year-round

General Work Schedule (days of week):
Academic year: Sunday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Saturday, depending on vacancy. Summer schedule is events-based.

General shift hours:
Academic year: Sun-Thu 11:45 am - 8:15 pm; Fri-Sat 11:15 am - 7:45 pm. Summer shifts are events-based.

Job Summary:

About the Role

The primary responsibility of this position is to work as a team member in the daily production requirements for the dining center, catering, and contract services in Dining Services and ensure the highest level of service for all customers. The Cook prepares food through various methods of baking, frying, broiling, grilling, etc. using industrial kitchen equipment. The Cook is also responsible for maintaining adequate food levels during service times, maintaining quality food standards, food safety and sanitation, cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas, and providing high quality customer service through face-to-face interaction with our guests. The Cook also supervises student cooks helpers and works to keep work areas and equipment clean and maintained. The Cook keeps accurate production records.

What You'll Do

1. Support the mission and vision of Concordia College and demonstrate the competencies as defined for this position.
2. Production – 70%
   Prepare food for residential dining, catering, and contract customers and other events according to standardized recipes as directed by the Lead Culinary Supervisor.
   Maintain quality standards in food handling and preparation.
   Maintain standards of sanitation and safety as established by local, state and federal health officials.
   Maintain cost awareness in preparation and storage of all products with an emphasis on minimizing waste.
   Assist with testing and standardizing new recipes.
3. Supervision of Student Employees – 5%
   Provide training and guidance to cooks helpers in the production of food.
   Ensure that cooks helpers maintain standards of safety and sanitation in food handling.
4. Cleaning and Maintenance – 15%
   Maintain equipment and work areas in neat, clean and orderly conditions.
   Perform routine preventative maintenance on designated equipment.
   Report equipment repairs promptly as needed.
5. Record Keeping– 10%
   Complete service summary reports following each meal.
   Submit recipe adjustments as needed.
   Other duties as assigned
6. Attend planning meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

The ideal cook candidate for Concordia Dining Services is dependable, team-oriented, and able to consistently prepare high-quality food in a fast-paced environment while following recipes, food safety standards, and production expectations. They take pride in their work, adapt well to changing needs, and contribute positively to a respectful and service-focused team culture.

Why Concordia?

• Excellent benefits package, including affordable health, dental, and vision insurance; generous Planned Time Off; 13 paid holidays per year; tuition waivers; and more
• Consistent schedules with excellent work/life balance
• A supportive, professional, and respectful work environment

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Previous high volume cooking experience;
2. Working knowledge of large scale commercial kitchen and production equipment; 
3. ServSafe or similar food safety course certificate, or pass ServSafe exam within the first three months' of employment; 
4. High school degree or GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Formal culinary training and/or education preferred.

Skills and Abilities