Cook I (Applicant Pool)

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.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs directed, the Cook I actively works in the efficient production of fresh meals and beverages for customers.Skillfully works in display cooking areas and prep stations to prepare, cook, and serve a wide variety of recipes in mass quantities in accordance with standard operating procedures. Follows recipes.Positively and professionally interacts with customers.Ensures quality product is being served in an appealing manner while following portion control guidelines.Properly follows sanitation guidelines and handles food in accordance with FDA food codes and as directed by MSU's Registered Sanitarian.Regularly assists with the cleaning, disposition and storage of foods (hot and cold), supplies, and equipment in accordance with the sanitarian's recommendations.As directed, assists with leading and training student and temporary employees.Assists with testing recipes at various times of year.As directed, assists with maintaining inventory, and controlling food and waste costs at their station.Actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department's mission.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Basic food handling or basic professional cooking skills or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience providing excellent customer service.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

The Successful Candidate Will

Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food qualityWork effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing excellent customer serviceWork well individually or on a teamExhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writingConsistently exercise initiative and good judgmentExhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping skillsPrioritize and organize workload in order to complete tasks in a timely mannerQuickly adapt to changing prioritiesRepresent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner

Position Special Requirements/Additional InformationThis job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.All full-time positions are eligible for full benefits 12 months of the year.10 month positions.Shifts vary across departments, 7 days per week from 5:30am-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 certifiedMust have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.

This is a permanent position with the University. If you are a student of MSU and seek a student worker position, please go to: is welcome to apply/interview for this position but the Culinary Services Department lacks the necessary funding to provide sponsorship at this time.

Physical DemandsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Normal service areas, kitchen, cooler, freezer, dock environmentsStationary and/or moving about for long periods of timeFrequently moving, transporting, and placing containers/product weighing up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100lbsOccasionally moving product up and down stairsBending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking productsGripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipmentPerforming repetitive motions related to job dutiesRegular exposure to cleaning chemicals

This position has supervisory duties?No