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Culinary Professional I/Cook I - BZ.

Cook I (Applicant Pool).

MSU’s Culinary Services hires motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever‑changing world of the high‑paced food industry.

Position Number
:
Multiple.

Department
:
Culinary Services Administration Division Auxiliary Services.

Appointment Type
:
Classified Contract Term Academic Year Semester.

FLSA
:
Non‑Exempt.

Union Affiliation
:
Teamsters.

FTE
: 1.0.

Benefits
:
Eligible.

Salary
: $23.00 per hour.

Contract Type
:
Classified Hourly.

Recruitment Type
:
Open.

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 and the overall college experience. CSD proudly provides Montana State University students with not only a repertoire of various cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors, but a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and simply relax.

The division is comprised of 2 residential dining halls, a commissary kitchen, several retail operations including 4 coffee shops, Chick‑fil‑A, the Union Market and Bobcat Grill, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium Concessions, Fork in the Road food truck, MSU Catering, Indulge In‑House Bakery, and the Farm to Campus Program.

• Skillfully work in display cooking areas and prep stations to prepare, cook, and serve a wide variety of recipes in mass quantities according to standard operating procedures.
• Positively and professionally interact with customers.
• Ensure quality product is served in an appealing manner while following portion control guidelines.
• Properly follow sanitation guidelines and handle food in accordance with FDA food codes and as directed by MSU’s Registered Sanitarian.
• Regularly assist with the cleaning, disposition, and storage of foods (hot and cold), supplies, and equipment in accordance with the sanitarian’s recommendations.
• Assist with leading and training student and temporary employees.
• Assist with testing recipes at various times of year.
• Assist with maintaining inventory and controlling food and waste costs at the station.
• Actively contribute to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.

• Basic food handling or basic professional cooking skills or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.

• Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality.
• Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team‑oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing 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 in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner.

This job description is a general description of the job.

• Full‑time, 10‑month position. Full‑time positions are eligible for full benefits 12 months of the year.
• Shifts vary across departments, 7 days per week from 5:30 am to 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.
• Mus…