Salary/Position Classification

• $16.19 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• $2.00 Shift Differential - (Temporary)
• Dining service provides uniforms, shoe vouchers and launders the uniforms in addition to One Free Meal Per Shift!
• 40 hours per week

$2000 sign on bonus to be paid after successful 6-month probationary period!

Join UND's Dining Team as our newest Cook! This position offers a guaranteed 40 hours per week, providing stability and consistency in your work schedule. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing you'll have steady shifts and the opportunity to accrue paid time off. Additionally, take advantage of excellent benefits that prioritize your well-being and enhance your quality of life. Embark on a rewarding journey with us, where you can showcase your culinary skills, grow professionally, and become an integral part of our vibrant community. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with UND Dining!

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to prepare food for service to customers following all departmental policies and procedures in a safe and sanitary manner. The position will prepare food using batch cooking and display cooking techniques. This position also works closely with training of part-time and student employees and assumes a leadership role in the absence of a lead cook.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares products for service to customers

  • Prepares and cooks dishes accompaniments according to the computerized production recipes/reports. 
  • Does Display/Cook-to-Order food preparation as directed.
  • Slices and weighs serving portions of meats, cheeses, etc.
  • Prepares menu items for assigned catered functions
  • Responds to customer questions and concerns appropriately and accurately

  Follows the proper sanitation techniques used in the business

  • Use thermometers in the process of achieving the proper temperatures for the various products, record temperatures, and check on products being held to insure safe temperatures, record temperatures for the coolers and freezer and advise supervisor if temperature requirements are not met
  • Use the proper procedures to clean and to sanitize the various work areas and the large and small equipment used in production
  • Keep self-clean, use proper hand washing techniques, wear clean uniform and hair and beard restraint, avoid direct contact with food if at all possible and use gloves and utensils when possible

  Completes required food production paperwork

  • Checks food supplies for the following production schedules
  • Helps in the menu development of specialty menus

  Supervisory duties for part –time and student employees

  • Provides instruction for part-time and student staff assisting in assigned production
  • Assumes leadership of production area in absence of lead cook

Required Competencies

• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Requires knowledge of food production and working knowledge of large quantity food service and knowledge of materials, equipment and food in business.
• Ability to read and comprehend reports and basic math skills to complete reports.
• Self-motivated
• Have an optimistic attitude, high degree of integrity, and a strong work ethic
• Must be able to move 45-50 pounds and stand 3 to 4 hours on their feet

Minimum Requirements

• Food production experience in a large volume setting
• Requires knowledge with computers and software programs
• Progressive supervisory experience with all age groups
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two year experience in large-volume food production and experience with catered events
• One year experience in short order grill production and/or display cooking
• NRA Serv Safe Certification