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Evening Lead Cook - Internal Only

  • 497260
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Dining Residence
  • Dining/Food Service
  • Full-time Staff
  • Internal
  • Closing on: Oct 13 2025

This position is open to internal candidates only. External candidates will not be reviewed or considered.

Salary/Position Classification

  • $17.85-$22.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 40 hours per week
    • Shift 12:00pm - 9:30pm
  • This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to direct that production staff while working alongside of them to prepare and serve products according to dining services mission to our customers. This position also directs the safety and sanitation policies and procedures for the production areas. It is a working position that includes motivating staff, directing staff, and communicating with the management team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Production of products for service to customers

  • Directs and or does the production of all entrees and accompaniments according to the FoodPro production recipes/reports. 
  • Directs and or does pre-prep for all production items under their responsibilities
  • Does Display/Cook-to-Order cooking in concepts
  • Creatively garnishes serving lines, buffets, and serving plates in order to make attractive presentations
  • Responds to customer questions and concerns appropriately and accurately
  • Interacts positively with customers when display cooking and when in service areas
  • Ensures all production paperwork is filled out correctly and turned in daily.

Supervisory duties for full time, part –time and student staff

  • Provides instruction for Cooks, Assistant Cooks, part-time and student staff assisting in assigned production
  • Trains all staff according to UND Dining Services Policies and Procedures stressing production, sanitation and safety
  • Directs staff to ensure production meets deadlines, maintaining the highest quality of freshness using progressive/batch cooking techniques

Follows and implements all safety and sanitation policy and procedures

  • Use the proper procedures to clean and to sanitize the various work areas and the large and small equipment used in production
  • Use the proper procedures in the storage of food, cover, date and label food, chill food rapidly using an approved method
  • Directs cleaning for all assigned areas,

Participates in leadership roles and responsibilities

  • Uses computer to complete food pro responsibilities.
  • Assists in the menu development for special functions and board menus.
  • Tests recipes and provides constructive feedback.
  • Meets with Management staff daily

Required Competencies

  • Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Must be able to move 45-50 pounds and stand 3 to 4 hours at a time
  • Ability to read and comprehend reports and basic math skills to complete reports.
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Ability to make timely decisions and deal with stressful situations
  • Have an optimistic attitude, high degree of integrity, and a strong work ethic

Minimum Requirements

  • Three years of progressive experience in large volume food production and with catered events and garnishing
  • Experience with the materials, equipment and food used in the business
  • Experience with computers and software programs
  • Progressive supervisory experience with all age groups
  • Experience with concept/display cooking
  • 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 years progressive supervisory experience
  • NRA Serv Safe Certification
  • Culinary Training
  • Supervisory Experience

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Clery Statement

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