Cook

Job Posting Title:

Cook

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Hiring Department:

PRC Commons Building

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

PRC Commons provides updated meeting space, the latest technology and delicious dining complemented by an exceptional and service-oriented staff. We serve the university community and a broad range of businesses, state agencies and associations' in-person and hybrid event needs. For more information on PRC Commons, please visit: https://commons.utexas.edu/commons

 

Your skills will make a difference. 

 

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of FAS staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: 

 

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) 
• ​Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options 
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays 
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds 
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card 

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

 

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. 

Purpose

To provide specialized skills necessary to prepare and assure the high quality and appearance of a wide variety of food.  Performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety of food and for advising management on food to be served.  Supervises and participates in the preparation, seasoning and cooking of meats, soups, vegetables, sauces and gravies, salads and desserts.  Checks food for appearance and taste.  Carves and displays meats, vegetables, desserts and salads.  Plans for proper utilization of overproduced foods.
• Prepares food to be served in catering services and satellite operations, ensuring maintenance of high quality standards.  Maintains cleanliness and safe working conditions in the kitchen area.
• Participates in cleaning kitchens and equipment. May train full-time and part-time employees in the use of machinery and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Food Handler's Registration Certificate. Operation of volume cooking and baking equipment and machinery.
• Experience in institutional or commercial cooking (one year).

Relevant education and experien