Dining Services Cook

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of food standards and preparation as obtained from at least two years of experience or education in the quantity production of food; must be able to work evenings and weekends; able to read, write, and interpret the English language; able to perform simple mathematics; able to move up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis; and stand for up to four hours at a time.  Final job offer contingent upon complete background check and verification of authorization to work in the United States.

About the Job

Promotional priority for Teamster employees runs from 12/26/2018 through 1/2/2019

POSITION: Two full-time 10-month positions at $16.22/hr. starting January 21, 2019. Days of week and hours of work will vary working some evenings and weekends.  Responsible for providing large quantity food products for University employees, students, and the general public. This is a lead worker position that must be capable of operating a wide variety of equipment that produces both hot and cold food, organizing work groups to meet production standards and time lines.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs and participates in the timely preparation of a wide variety of food items in large quantities, including special diet foods. Reprocesses already combined food to produce new food items. Prepares food products that are attractive to students and the general public; follows established food-handling procedures. Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in work area (i.e., cleans work surfaces, wipes up spills); prepares casserole, vegetables, pasta, soups, gravies, steaks, roasts, cookies, pies, icings, whipped toppings, eggs, toast, bacon, pancakes, hot beverages, and other food items. Prepares garnishes and presents upscale menu items for catered events such as special seafood, fancy hors d'oeuvres, prepare salad bar, and work grill station and specialty lines when needed; adjusts recipes to produce the proper quantity of finished food products. Informs and directs other workers in proper portioning, slicing, plating, chilling, and refrigeration of raw or cooked foods; cleans work areas to insure proper food sanitation and safety, including refrigerators, grills, stoves, steam cooking equipment, sinks, spills on the floor, etc.; directs workers procuring supplies from walk-in cooler, freezer, or storage areas. Uses independent judgment in the production of food and in the direction of work in the food preparation area; follows cost control procedures. Successful candidate must be willing and able to work every fourth weekend.  May supervise student workers.

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How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).