Catering Kitchen Prep Cook

Benefits of working for Dining Services kitchen:

• Learn skills that will last your whole life
• Free meal for every shift you work
• Great Work Environment & Social Atmosphere
• Excellent Employee Recognition Program
• Conveniently on Campus
• Most holidays & most Sundays off
• Hours are variable--mornings & evenings
• Pay commensurate with experience

This position is responsible for preparing meals for events for University Catering and may include some additional work with the Aggie Marketplace.

Duties include:

• Ensuring proper food handling procedures and adhering to quality expectations
• Keeping work station clean, orderly, and sanitized
• Plating and presenting food as specified for each event
• Cooking meats, sauces, starches, and vegetables
• Help other areas during busy times
• Other duties assigned

Minimum qualifications

• 2-3 Years Catering Cooking Experience OR 3-4 Years Restaurant Line Cook Experience
• Available to work Monday-Saturday as needed for scheduled events
• Food Handler's Permit is required within the first 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the care and use of food service equipment and kitchen utensils.
• Knowledge of health hazards in food preparation, service and necessary precautionary measures.

$11-16/hour, based on experience

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, steam, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Employee are required to use utensils and equipment relating to food service operations.

Dining Services is behind the scenes throughout campus doing all we can to “Create an Excellent College Experience” for students, faculty, staff, visitors, family, and our employees. Providing fuel to keep the hungry minds on campus moving and learning throughout the day is our passion. Whether it’s a cup of coffee to get the day started, a snack to push through a study session, or an elegant meal to support the fundraising efforts of administration, we’re dedicated to serving the needs of Utah State University every day.

We know what we do is more than just making food, we’re nourishing the future.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges.

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