Montana State University
Cook I (Applicant Pool)
Montana State University, Billings Metropolitan Area, Montana, United States
General Statement
Culinary Services Division (CSD), a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals and specialty beverages for over 18,000 customers daily and is an integral part of campus life. CSD proudly offers a repertoire of cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors in a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and relax. Duties and Responsibilities
Work efficiently in display cooking areas and prep stations to prepare, cook, and serve a wide variety of recipes in mass quantities following standard operating procedures. Interact positively and professionally with customers. Serve quality products appealingly while following portion control guidelines. Follow sanitation guidelines and handle food in accordance with FDA food codes as directed by MSU’s Registered Sanitarian. Assist with cleaning, disposition, and storage of foods, supplies, and equipment per the sanitarian’s recommendations. Assist with leading and training student and temporary employees. Assist with testing recipes throughout the year. Assist with maintaining inventory and controlling food and waste costs at the station. Contribute to the team by performing other duties as needed to support the department’s mission. Required Qualifications
Basic food handling or basic professional cooking skills or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Experience providing excellent customer service. Preferred Qualifications
Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality. Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team‑oriented environment to provide 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 to complete tasks timely. Quickly adapt to changing priorities. Represent the department and the University professionally and courteously. Special Requirements
Full‑time, 10‑month position eligible for full benefits 12 months of the year. Shifts vary 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 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, and communicate effectively with customers (, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly. Physical Demands
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 100 lbs. 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. 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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Culinary Services Division (CSD), a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals and specialty beverages for over 18,000 customers daily and is an integral part of campus life. CSD proudly offers a repertoire of cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors in a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and relax. Duties and Responsibilities
Work efficiently in display cooking areas and prep stations to prepare, cook, and serve a wide variety of recipes in mass quantities following standard operating procedures. Interact positively and professionally with customers. Serve quality products appealingly while following portion control guidelines. Follow sanitation guidelines and handle food in accordance with FDA food codes as directed by MSU’s Registered Sanitarian. Assist with cleaning, disposition, and storage of foods, supplies, and equipment per the sanitarian’s recommendations. Assist with leading and training student and temporary employees. Assist with testing recipes throughout the year. Assist with maintaining inventory and controlling food and waste costs at the station. Contribute to the team by performing other duties as needed to support the department’s mission. Required Qualifications
Basic food handling or basic professional cooking skills or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Experience providing excellent customer service. Preferred Qualifications
Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality. Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team‑oriented environment to provide 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 to complete tasks timely. Quickly adapt to changing priorities. Represent the department and the University professionally and courteously. Special Requirements
Full‑time, 10‑month position eligible for full benefits 12 months of the year. Shifts vary 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 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, and communicate effectively with customers (, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly. Physical Demands
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 100 lbs. 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. 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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