2 Snelling Jobs Hiring in Kentucky

Cook – University of Kentucky Campus
Location: University of Kentucky – Lexington, KY
Schedule: Full-Time & Part-Time | Multiple Shifts Available
Pay: $17.00/hour
Snelling Staffing is hiring Cooks for multiple dining locations throughout the University of Kentucky campus.
We are currently filling a large number of Cook positions with a wide variety of schedules available. Opportunities include morning, day, afternoon, evening, weekday, and weekend schedules at several different UK campus dining facilities.
You do not need to apply for a specific restaurant, dining hall, or shift. Apply once, tell us about your cooking experience and availability, and our recruiting team will work to match you with an available position that fits your schedule.
What You'll Do
Depending on your assigned dining location, responsibilities may include:
Preparing and cooking a variety of food items according to established recipes and standards
Operating grills, fryers, ovens, stovetops, and other commercial kitchen equipment
Preparing ingredients and assisting with food preparation
Following recipes, portioning guidelines, and production requirements
Ensuring food is prepared safely, consistently, and on time
Maintaining appropriate food temperatures and quality standards
Stocking and organizing kitchen workstations
Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen and food-preparation area
Cleaning equipment, utensils, and work surfaces
Following food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
Working alongside other cooks and food-service team members during busy meal periods
Assisting with opening, closing, and general kitchen duties as needed
Multiple UK Campus Locations
Cook opportunities are available at several dining facilities throughout the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington.
Assignments may include large campus dining halls, quick-service restaurants, and other UK food-service operations.
Your specific work location and reporting instructions will be provided based on the position you're matched with.
Lots of Schedules Available
We are filling a wide variety of schedules, including:
Early morning shifts
Day shifts
Afternoon and evening shifts
Weekday schedules
Weekend schedules
Full-time opportunities
Part-time and flexible schedules
Because we have so many openings, candidates with flexible availability will have the greatest number of opportunities, but we encourage experienced cooks to apply even if you have specific scheduling needs.
What We're Looking For
Previous cooking, restaurant, cafeteria, catering, or commercial kitchen experience preferred
Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Ability to follow recipes and food-preparation instructions
Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices
Dependable and punctual
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Comfortable standing and remaining active throughout the shift
Able to safely use commercial kitchen equipment
Reliable transportation to the University of Kentucky campus
Experience as a line cook, prep cook, grill cook, restaurant cook, cafeteria cook, catering cook, or kitchen team member may be a good fit for these opportunities.
Why Apply?
We are currently filling dozens of Cook openings across the University of Kentucky campus, giving qualified candidates access to a variety of locations and schedules through a single application.
Instead of applying to multiple individual restaurants or dining facilities, apply once and let us help match you with the UK Cook opportunity that best fits your experience and availability.
We are actively interviewing and filling positions now.
Apply today to be considered for current Cook openings throughout the University of Kentucky campus.

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