Cook

Position: Cook I
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Position Title:

Cook I## Job Group:

Merit## Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.##

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or food service setting    Large scale cooking experience in catering operations or fine dining restaurants    Possession of industry-recognized food safety and sanitation certifications, such as Serv Safe or equivalent##

Job Description:

** Iowa State University Dining
** is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as
** Cook I
** across multiple campus dining locations. This is a great opportunity for those with experience in food service, hospitality, or customer-facing roles who enjoy hands-on kitchen work and want to build their skills in a steady, team-focused environment.

At ISU Dining, you’ll work alongside a dedicated group of culinary professionals in one of the largest dining programs in the country. With more than 20 dining locations on campus, our teams prepare fresh, high-quality food while supporting daily campus life. Positions may support a variety of service areas, including residential dining, retail locations, and catering operations.
** Learn more about Iowa State University Dining:
**** What You’ll Do**
* ** Prepare and cook food
** by following recipes and production guidelines for a variety of menu items.
* ** Support service operations
** by assisting with daily meal service and/or catering events, as assigned.
* ** Maintain food safety standards
** by following proper sanitation, safety, and temperature requirements.
* ** Assist with training and team support
** by helping guide student employees and supporting coworkers during service.
* ** Handle supplies and inventory
** by monitoring food and supply needs and assisting with deliveries.
* ** Keep work areas clean and organized
** by maintaining kitchen equipment, utensils, and prep spaces.
** What You’ll Get
*** Insurance benefits beginning on your first day, with timely enrollment.
* Retirement benefits with strong university contributions.
* Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
* Tuition reimbursement available after one year of employment.
* Free meals provided during scheduled work shifts.
* A collaborative, service-oriented workplace dedicated to supporting students.
** Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
*** Prepares and cooks meats, fish, vegetables, gravies, cereals, soups, fruits, bakery products and other forms of food.
* Prepares and cooks food for special diets from recipes formulated by qualified personnel.
* Assists in on-the-job training and assists in directing the work of food service workers, students and other employees within area of assignment.
* Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts.
* Notifies supervisor of food and supplies needed.
* Checks in food and supplies as necessary.
* Maintains food production records.
* Cleans kitchen, kitchen utensils and equipment; secures refrigerator and freezer.
* Serves food as required.
* Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
* 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.###
* Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.*## Appointment Type:

Regular## Number of Months Employed Per Year:## Time Type:

Full time## Pay Grade:0004a## Application Instructions:

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