Cook - Residential Dining

Title: Cook - Residential Dining

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

This role involves preparing, cooking, and serving food, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, and ensuring a high standard of customer service. Whether working in a cafeteria, campus cafe, or catering for campus events, the food service worker contributes to creating a positive dining experience for the campus community.

6 Months General Working Experience

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

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.

• Food Service Experience
• Great Work Ethic
• Eager to excel and grow with our exciting UNT Dining Services operations

None specified

• Produces high-quality items each meal service, including daily prepared items.
• Knowledge of the proper care and use of food service equipment and kitchen utensils, understands health hazards related to food preparation and service, and is aware of necessary precautionary measures, including safety and security protocols relevant to the work performed.
• Follows standardized processes to minimize turnaround time and ensure a consistent supply of cleaned and sanitized dishes. Trains hourly staff on proper washing, sanitizing, and handling techniques to uphold high standards, while ensuring adherence to all safety protocols.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Hours Vary

No

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits:
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