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Part Time Cook (non-student)

Categories: Dining/Food Service

Department: Dining Residence

Part Time Cook (non-student)

  • 499001
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Part-time Staff
  • Closing on: Sep 20 2026
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Salary/Position Classification

  • 15-18 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 10-29 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time non benefited position

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepare products for service to customers
  • Prepare ingredients to use in cooking, chopping, dicing, peeling, cutting.
  • Assemble ingredients to prepare and cook dishes, entrees, and accompaniments according to the computerized production recipes/reports.
  • Does display/cook- to- order food preparation as directed 
  • Slices and weighs serving portions of meat, cheeses, etc.
  • Prepares menu items for assigned catered functions
  • Uses the following equipment but not limited to: grills, meat slicer, food chopper, steam equipment, fryers, ovens, calculator, scales.
  • Works with the preparation of and disposal of fish, poultry, beef, lamb, pork, and other meat products
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace
  • Follow proper safety and sanitation practices 

Required Competencies

  • Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Requires knowledge of food production and working knowledge of large quantity food service production.
  • Knowledge of materials, equipment and food used in the food service industry.
  • Ability to read and comprehend recipes
  • Self-motivated
  • Have an optimistic attitude, willingness to learn new skills, high degree of integrity and a strong work ethic.

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Food production experience
  • 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

  • 1 year experience in large volume food production and experience with catered events
  • 1 year experience in short order grill production and/or display cooking
  • NRA Serv Safe Food Handlers Certification

 

 

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Part-time/Temporary positions are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and Civil Rights & Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

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, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.