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Montana State University

Cook II (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University, Billings Metropolitan Area, Montana, United States

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Please see Special Instructions for more details. Please either complete the work history section as you build your personal profile or attach a cover letter and/or resume. Questions? Contact: Search Support at

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or 406-994-6468.

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MSU’s Culinary Services hires motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever changing world of the high-paced food industry.

Position Number

Position Number Multiple Positions

Department

Department Culinary Services Administration

Division

Division Auxiliary Services

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Teamsters

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary $25.10 per hour

Contract Type

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

Duties and Responsibilities As directed, the Cook II actively works in the efficient production of fresh meals and beverages for customers.

Skillfully works in display cooking areas and prep stations to prepare, cook, and serve a wide variety of recipes in mass quantities in accordance with standard operating procedures. Follows recipes.

Assists with leading a shift of employees. Provides direction and training for Cook Is, students, and temporary staff.

Positively and professionally interacts with customers.

Assists with executing production of meals to ensure quality product is being served in an appealing manner while following portion control guidelines.

Properly follows sanitation guidelines and handles food in accordance with FDA food codes and as directed by MSU’s Registered Sanitarian. Ensures sanitation guidelines are being followed at their station.

Regularly assists with the cleaning, disposition and storage of foods (hot and cold), supplies, and equipment in accordance with the sanitarian’s recommendations. May assist with assigning tasks.

Assists with developing and testing recipes at various times of year.

Assists with maintaining inventory, controlling food and waste costs at their station, and maintaining records per the standard operating procedures.

Performs other general kitchen duties and is trained in other areas of the food service to assist during employee absences or high volume serving.

Actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Experience cooking in a high volume restaurant and/or cooking multiple cuisines or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Basic experience leading and/or training staff.

Experience providing excellent customer service.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Experience with inventory control.

The Successful Candidate Will

Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality

Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing excellent customer service

Work well individually or on a team

Exhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writing

Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment

Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills

Prioritize and organize workload in order to complete tasks in a timely manner

Quickly adapt to changing priorities

Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Full time, 10month position. Full-time positions are eligible for full benefits 12 months of the year.

Shifts vary across departments, 7 days per week from 5:30am-Midnight.

May be asked to work days/evenings, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands.

Occasional work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events.

Possess a 4-hour sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified

Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.

. Everyone is welcome to apply/interview for this position but the Culinary Services Department lacks the necessary funding to provide sponsorship at this time.

Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Normal service areas, kitchen, cooler, freezer, dock environments

Stationary and/or moving about for long periods of time

Frequently moving, transporting, and placing containers/product weighing up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs

Occasionally moving product up and down stairs

Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking products

Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipment

Performing repetitive motions related to job duties

Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals

This position has supervisory duties? No

Number of Vacancies Multiple Positions

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.

Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be: Screened on a continual basis for the duration of the pool.

Special Instructions Please either complete the work history section as you build your personal profile or attach a cover letter and/or resume. Questions? Contact: Search Support at

auxjobs@montana.edu

or 406-994-6468.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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