Cook | Part-Time | Colorado State University (Performance Dining)
About The Position
As a performance dining Cook, you'll be an essential part of our culinary team, contributing to both our Performance Dining Program and our premium game-day catering experiences. In this fast-paced kitchen environment, you'll prepare menu items using a variety of cooking equipment while consistently delivering high-quality food. You'll be expected to uphold strict standards for taste, presentation, and food safety to ensure every guest enjoys an exceptional meal. Attention to portion control, minimizing food waste, and maintaining a clean, sanitary workspace are all key responsibilities in this role.
Requirements
- Previous cook or prep cook experience required.
- Able to operate standard kitchen equipment, including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer, and chef knife.
- Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
- Possess a valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Performance dining experience is a plus.
- ServSafe preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing high-quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
- Prepares hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
- Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service, and delivery of product.
- Responsible for reporting any maintenance required for kitchen equipment.
- Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
- Observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking.
- Portioning, arranging, and garnishing food plates for delivery to guests.
- Consulting with Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisor to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.
- Demonstrate the ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.
- One hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
