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Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number
STAFF - VA - 26373
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468.
Classification Title
Culinary Professional I/Cook I - BZ
Working Title
Cook I (Applicant Pool)
Brief Position Overview
MSU's Culinary Services hires motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever changing world of the high-paced food industry.
Position Number
Multiple
Department
Culinary Services Administration
Division
Auxiliary Services
Appointment Type
Classified
Contract Term
Fiscal Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation
Teamsters
FTE
1.0
Benefits Eligible
Eligible
Salary
$23.00 per hour
Contract Type
Classified Hourly
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type
Open
Position Details
General Statement
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 Responsibilities
As 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

1. Basic food handling or basic professional cooking skills or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
2. 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 quality
• Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing excellent customer service
• Work well individually or on a team
• Exhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills
• Prioritize and organize workload in order to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This 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.

• 10 and 12 month positions.
• All positions are eligible for full benefits 12 months of the year.
• 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 certified
• Must 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: http://www.montana.edu/comeworkwithus/Everyone is welcome to apply/interview for this position but the Culinary Services Department lacks the necessary funding to provide sponsorship at this time.
Physical Demands
To 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 environments
• Stationary and/or moving about for long periods of time
• Frequently moving, transporting, and placing containers/product weighing up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs
• Occasionally moving product up and down stairs
• Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking products
• Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipment
• Performing repetitive motions related to job duties
• Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals

This position has supervisory duties?
No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
Multiple
Desired Start Date
Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screened on a continual basis for the duration of the pool.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.
Please either complete the work history section as you build your personal profile or attach a cover letter and/or resume.
Questions? Contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.