Culinary Support Cook

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Support Cook prepares food for customer service in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and safe, sanitary food-handling practices. The role uses batch and display cooking techniques and prepares Culinary Support Center recipes according to production schedules for vending, retail, catering, and residential services. The position also supports training part-time and student employees and assumes a leadership role when the lead cook is absent. The position is based onsite at the University of North Dakota campus in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It is classified as non-exempt and eligible for overtime, with a stated schedule of 40 hours per week and a typical shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The listed pay range is $17.85–$22.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Food production experience.
Progressive supervisory experience with all age groups.
Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Valid driver's license.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of food production and working knowledge of large-quantity food service, including knowledge of materials, equipment, and food used in the business.
Ability to move 45–50 pounds and stand for 3–4 hours.
Ability to read and comprehend reports and use basic math to complete reports.
Self-motivated, with the ability to direct and lead others.
Optimistic attitude, willingness to learn new skills, high integrity, and strong work ethic.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire; the position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in large-volume food production and experience with catered events.
One year of experience in short-order grill production and/or display cooking.
NRA ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
General computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Prepare products for service to customers.
Prepare Culinary Support Center recipes according to production schedules for vending, retail, catering, and residential services.
Set up the weekly production schedule for the Culinary Support Center.
Assist with weekly inventory in the Culinary Support Center.
Communicate effectively with various units across campus about production needs and shortages.
Prepare food to meet meal deadlines while maintaining quality and freshness using progressive cooking techniques.
Prepare and dispose of fish, poultry, beef, lamb, pork, and other meat products.
Follow sanitation procedures in food production, storage, cooling, cleaning, and sanitizing work areas and equipment.
Use thermometers to check and record product, cooler, and freezer temperatures, and advise a supervisor if temperature requirements are not met.
Follow procedures to prevent contamination, limit time in the temperature danger zone, minimize direct hand contact, limit reheating, and avoid combining older product with fresh product.
Complete required food-production paperwork.
Check food supplies for production schedules serving vending, retail, and residential operations.
Assist with menu development for specialty menus, grab-and-go offerings, salads, and sandwiches.
Provide supervisory direction and instruction to part-time and student employees assisting with production.
Assume a leadership role in the absence of a lead cook.