Vegan Cook

Title: Vegan Cook

Employee Classification: Food Service Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Dining Service

Department: UNT-Dining-Residential-163720

Job Location: Denton

Salary: salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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Prepare and serve high-quality plant-based meals for Mean Greens, UNT's nationally acclaimed Vegan certified dining hall and the nation's first and only 100% plant-based collegiate dining hall. Responsible for preparing daily menu items, maintaining an attractive and fully stocked serving line throughout meal service, and ensuring food quality, consistency, and presentation standards are met. Monitor and maintain proper food temperatures using thermometers in accordance with Food Department policies and food safety regulations.

Support a varied menu featuring globally inspired vegan cuisine, including stations such as fried rice, Vietnamese pho, Mediterranean grill, and fresh guacamole, while contributing to a positive dining experience for students and guests.

6 Months General Working Experience

Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to maintain records and complete forms accurately.

Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: collecting cash and making change).

Knowledge of the care and use of food service equipment and kitchen utensils.

Knowledge of health hazards in food preparation and service and necessary precautionary measures.

Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
Food Service Cooking Experience.

• Has a perfect attendance record; arrives prepared to begin work at scheduled starting time daily.
• When absent or tardy, calls manager or supervisor prior to shift beginning as outlined in Food Department policy.
• Do not have excessive absenteeism in accordance with Food Department policy.
• Employee always wears a clean and neat uniform which includes name tag and skid resistant shoes. (Daily; ZERO EXCEPTIONS)
• Exceeds grooming standards as defined in…