University Of Michigan
What You'll Do
As a Cook I for Michigan Dining you will follow standardized recipes for all meals either in a back-of-house production kitchen or a front-of-house station. Prepare food items ensuring we maintain accurate nutritional standards, great taste, and visual presentation. Communicate daily with culinary and management staff regarding essential issues to appropriate staff members: i.e. production problems, sanitation, quality issues, health and safety issues, and maintenance issues. Why Work at Michigan?
Earn a Living Wage - Positions range from $19-$23 per hour, with annual increases. Locations near AATA bus routes, with
free bus fare
for employees. Work-Life Balance - consistent schedules and paid holidays. Culinary Excellence - MDining has received national recognition for culinary achievements. Unbeatable Benefits - health, dental, vision, and matched retirement contributions. Growth opportunities - continuing education and tuition assistance, culinary certifications Required Qualifications*
Proficiency in English and ability to interpret instructions. Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends & holidays. Prior food production experience as a short-order cook or line cook in a restaurant; knowledge of the methods and equipment used in the preparation and serving of food. Maintain a static position for extended periods of time while preparing food. Routinely move items weighing up to 50 lbs. Work Schedule
Sunday:
OFF Monday - Thursday:
1:30 PM to 10:00 PM Friday:
12:30 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday:
OFF Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Additional Information
Department
: M|Dining - South Quad Hourly Rate:
$20.42 - $21.62 Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas. Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. Posting Begin/End Date
1/12/2026 - 1/17/2026
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As a Cook I for Michigan Dining you will follow standardized recipes for all meals either in a back-of-house production kitchen or a front-of-house station. Prepare food items ensuring we maintain accurate nutritional standards, great taste, and visual presentation. Communicate daily with culinary and management staff regarding essential issues to appropriate staff members: i.e. production problems, sanitation, quality issues, health and safety issues, and maintenance issues. Why Work at Michigan?
Earn a Living Wage - Positions range from $19-$23 per hour, with annual increases. Locations near AATA bus routes, with
free bus fare
for employees. Work-Life Balance - consistent schedules and paid holidays. Culinary Excellence - MDining has received national recognition for culinary achievements. Unbeatable Benefits - health, dental, vision, and matched retirement contributions. Growth opportunities - continuing education and tuition assistance, culinary certifications Required Qualifications*
Proficiency in English and ability to interpret instructions. Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends & holidays. Prior food production experience as a short-order cook or line cook in a restaurant; knowledge of the methods and equipment used in the preparation and serving of food. Maintain a static position for extended periods of time while preparing food. Routinely move items weighing up to 50 lbs. Work Schedule
Sunday:
OFF Monday - Thursday:
1:30 PM to 10:00 PM Friday:
12:30 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday:
OFF Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Additional Information
Department
: M|Dining - South Quad Hourly Rate:
$20.42 - $21.62 Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas. Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. Posting Begin/End Date
1/12/2026 - 1/17/2026
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