Production Cook

Overview Position Title: Production Cook Department: Dining Services-Central Office Term of Assignment: Continuing FLSA Status: Non-Exempt = overtime eligible Work Schedule: 2 positions are available. 12 month position - 40 hours per week: variable shifts/days/locations, including afternoon and weekend shifts; shift start times between 5:30 am and 12:00 pm. 12 month position - 30 hours per week; variable shifts/days/locations, including afternoons and weekend shifts; subject to change depending on department needs; shift start times between 5:30 am and 12:00 pm Salary: $17.34 starting; $18.21 working Travel: No travel Brief Statement of Duties Under routine supervision, provide skills and engage in the preparation of food. Prepare a wide variety of soups, salads, entrees, desserts, bakery and pastry items; use a variety of kitchen equipment; follow standardized recipe files; and make recommendations for change/improvement. Minimum Qualifications Required Education: High School Graduation or Equivalent Required Specialized Training/Certifications: Food Service Sanitation Certification (ServSafe) or the ability to obtain within six months from the start of employment. Required Minimum Work Experience: Eighteen months of food service experience in kitchen production in a quantity food service setting (e.g., Fast Casual, Quick Service Restaurant experience, large production retail chain/branded setting). Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluating satisfaction. Active Listening: Giving full attention to others, understanding points, asking questions, and not interrupting. Instructing: Teaching others how to do something. Speaking: Communicating information effectively. Service Orientation: Proactively helping people. Social Perceptiveness: Awareness of others\' reactions and why they react as they do. Physical capability to perform duties. Oral Comprehension: Understanding spoken information. Manual Dexterity: Handling and manipulating objects quickly and accurately. Problem Sensitivity: Recognizing when something is wrong or likely to go wrong. Additional Desirable Qualifications Food Service Sanitation Certification. Leadership ability demonstrated by experience. Willingness to improve skill level. Experience in gourmet/banquet/catering cooking/preparation. Vocational education training in baking, cooking, salad making, etc. Other Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references Contact Information: Brenda Bickler, Employment Specialist, View phone number on click.appcast.io EEO Statement: NMU is an equal opportunity employer. Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Online Audio and Video Media #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed