Prep Cook

Prep Cook

The Prep Cook ensures preparation of excellent food and exceptional customer service within the dining facility; monitors sanitation practices to ensure employees follow standards and regulations; and offers support and direction to student and temporary employees.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare food using techniques such as cooking, roasting, baking, and the preparation of skillet meals.
• Participate in daily testing of foods.
• Complete preparation assignments for next day's menu Serve clients during daily operations, special events and work in other departments/locations as needed.
• Be visible to customers during service to assist with any questions, concerns, or requests
• Clean equipment and perform other sanitation duties on a daily basis and during operational down times
• Ensure compliance with menus, recipes, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Monitor staff and food levels throughout busy periods to maintain standards, food waste, and the proper amount of prepped foods are available to customers

Required Qualifications:

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Experience: One (1) year of work-related experience

Proposed Salary: $15.84 per hour This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach:

• Resume
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

ABILITIES Consistently exhibit engaging customer service Ability to support various constituencies served by the University Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position Work with limited supervision Prepare food according to health and safety requirements KNOWLEDGE Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success Knowledge of safe food handling technique and tools Knowledge of basic cooking techniques such as sauting, broiling, frying, and grilling, seasoning methods and portion control Understand use of food service equipment SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills Demonstrated commitment to customer service centered work ethic

Apply Before Date: September 18, 2026 Application review may begin as early as August 14, 2026.