Wilkerson Dining - Cook 1

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Wilkerson Dining is hiring a part-time, non-benefited Cook 1. Only University of North Dakota students are eligible for this position. The role pays $15.00 per hour, is non-exempt, and involves 10–20 hours of work per week. The position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work and requires work on campus.

The Cook 1 prepares entrees, cold foods, and accompaniments according to recipes and reports; meets meal deadlines; provides customer service; and follows food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene requirements. The role also includes using kitchen equipment, taking and documenting food temperatures with handheld computer devices, and recording production on service summary sheets.

The position is intended to help student employees develop customer service, teamwork, time management, problem-solving, work ethic, and interpersonal skills while balancing employment with academic commitments.

Requirements

• Must be a University of North Dakota student; only UND students are eligible for hire.
• Ability to stand for 3–4 hours.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle and prepare meat products in a commercial kitchen.
• Compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements, including removing jewelry and wearing a hairnet.
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekdays, and weekends.
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pan entrees, cold foods, and accompaniments for the concept according to recipes and reports.
• Slice and weigh meats, cheeses, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Prepare foods to meet all meal deadlines.
• Provide exceptional customer service to guests.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment according to UND policies and procedures.
• Follow ServSafe and UND personal hygiene standards.
• Take food temperatures according to a predetermined schedule and document them using computer handheld devices.
• Record production on service summary sheets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed