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:
Food production experience in large quantity college, restaurant, or similar dining setting
Supervisory experience in food service or retail
Experience training employees

Job Description:

Do you enjoy cooking and working in a team environment? Iowa State University Dining is seeking applications for Cook II. With varying shifts available.

Interested in joining our team? Here at ISU Dining, you will have a top notch working environment with GREAT benefits! Benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, vacation, retirement and sick leave!

Check out the video below to see what we do and what YOU can be a part of!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yST28baXcK0

Under general supervision, supervises and participates in production of large-scale menu items, and in the sanitation of cooking equipment and facilities.

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.

*This position is a 12 month appointment. Working hours are Monday - Friday 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Works every other weekend/Sunday - Thursday/Tuesday - Saturday

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:
12 Month Work Period

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:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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:
January 31, 2024

Posting Close Date:
February 13, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R13912