Job Information
Iowa State University Cook II in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Cook II
Job Group:Merit
Required Minimum Qualifications:• Two years of experience as a Cook I or outside experience in quantity and quality food preparation comparable thereto.
Preferred Qualifications:- High volume food service/production experience in a restaurant, commercial, university, professional cooking, or large volume food preparation
Background in supervising and managing food service operations
Customer service experience
Training and certification in ServSafe or similar food safety standards
Job Description:
Are you an experienced kitchen leader looking to take on a new challenge? Iowa State University Dining is hiring for multiple Cook II positions across various campus locations. This role offers a chance to grow within the department and help guide new team members as they get started in large-scale food operations.
As a Cook II at ISU Dining, you’ll supervise and train staff in preparing large-scale meals, ensuring everything meets our high standards for safety and sanitation. You'll also have the opportunity to support and mentor those new to the department, helping them integrate into our team. We offer flexible shifts and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, vision, dental, vacation, retirement, and sick leave, with insurance coverage starting on your first day upon completing enrollment before the deadline.
Want to see what it’s like to be part of our team? Watch the video below to get a closer look at what we do!
Watch Our Team in Action! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yST28baXcK0)
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises, instructs, trains, plans and schedules the work of others in the preparation of large-scale meals and diets.
Assists supervisor in the planning of menus as related to production of unit as required.
Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
Requisitions, receives, stores, freezes, labels, and maintains food supplies and related kitchen products.
Reports deficiencies in quality of quantity of food supplies or kitchen products.
Recommends equipment repairs or improvements.
Tests new or revised recipes and recommends changes.
Tests all prepared foods to maintain standards.
Participates in preparing and serving menu items as required.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to judge final food product for quantity (yield) and quality (color, taste, texture, etc.).
Ability to determine the freshness and quality of raw and cooked food products by sight and taste.
Knowledge of safe temperatures for serving food and storage of refrigerated and frozen storage of raw and cooked foods.
Knowledge of principles of food sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary measures.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to provide on-the-job training in food preparation to lower level employees.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of weights, measures and food measurement techniques.
Ability to perform basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentage conversion to decimals and count) as related to calculating or converting units of measure for determining proper amounts of food ingredients for mass food production.
Knowledge of food preparation, food presentation and transportation methods.
Ability to estimate quantity needs and maintain food production records.
Ability to plan, assign, and direct others in work activities.
Knowledge of sources of food contamination and infection.
Knowledge of common safety practices and safe operation of equipment.
Ability to maintain food production records.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:07
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume
Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits,
including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: July 23, 2024
Posting Close Date:September 14, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15162
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
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