Job description

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About the Job

A Cook at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a crucial member of the M Food Co. team

for ensuring the smooth operation of the residential dining halls and retail locations across the

Twin Cities campus (East Bank, West Bank, and St. Paul Campus). Cooks play a meaningful

role in providing an exceptional dining experience for students, faculty, and staff.

A Cook for M Food Co. is responsible for preparing, planning, and cooking food items to ensure

high-quality food production. They are responsible to help keep the kitchen organized and

running efficiently. Cooks ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and following food storage

procedures. This is a blanket position which means work assignments are assigned and

changed based on location and operational needs until a position is awarded.

This position is a 9-month appointment and will run from approximately August 24 to

May 15. Due to the variations in the academic year, it is possible that this job will have a

reduction of hours during breaks.

Work Hours: Variable - To Be Determined

Work Days: Variable - To Be Determined

This position may be designated as essential. This position is represented by the Teamsters

Bargaining Unit.

Pay for this position starts at $20.31 per hour.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The following list of duties does not include all possible tasks and responsibilities, nor limits the

assignment of additional related tasks including tasks typically performed by a lower

classification.

● Preps food products to be used in recipes

● Prepares complex recipes a majority of the time and simple recipes as needed

● Uses independent judgment in menu presentation and food quality assessment

● Produces a whole meal by preparing multiple recipes in a meal menu, often from

scratch, following brand specifications

● Identifies recipe issues and resolves or elevates to managers

● Participates in recipe file maintenance

● Completes food production records

● Determines batch cook amount and frequency

● Operates food production equipment, mechanical cutting equipment, and other manual

cooking utensils, including knives, in daily duties

● Puts away food and supplies

● Completes daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning as assigned

Functions as a lead worker:

● Provides oversight responsibility of a group of staff employees and handles customer

service issues in the absence of a manager

● Orients employees to job area and to the facility

● Trains employees on job tasks

● Assigns and re-assigns tasks throughout the shift to effectively accomplish prescribed

work

● Gives direction to employees concerning procedures

● Communicates established standards of performance to employees and assesses

conformance

● Provides informal feedback on employee performance to the manager

● Models expected behaviors and standards

● Keeps manager apprised of operational issues

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

● High school graduate or GED

● Must have at least two (2) years of relevant experience or education in quantity food

production.

● Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

● Must be able to accurately perform mathematics and recipe conversion calculations.

● Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in English.

● Must be able to stand up for four (4) hours at a time.

● Possess safe knife-handling skills.

● Regular attendance is an essential qualification for this position.

Continued employment in this position is contingent upon:

● Passing a knife skills test during the probation period.

● Passing brand training during the probation period.

● Passing the Food Safety test during the probation period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.31 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Café
• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55414: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant Cooking: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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