Department: Dining Services Position: Culinary Professional II Wage: $15.00-$17.50 per hour Union Affiliation: MFPE Starting Date: 1/6/2025 Benefits Include:
Act as lead cook by scheduling daily food preparation, developing recipes, maintaining inventory, monitoring workflow, and training and supervising other cooks and culinary associates.
Prepare quantities of food items such as salads, soups, and entrees from established menus and recipes; clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and coolers; and properly store items according to health codes. May include recording daily meal counts and assisting with inventories.
Uphold the exceptional food quality, quantity, and presentation standards for menu items, using methods including batch cooking and just-in-time preparation methods. Continually strive to improve customer service experience.
Meal preparation for all meal services and catered events. The Cook II works in conjunction with the other cooks for the preparation and service of meals served in the cafeteria and/or catered events as required by the needs of the business. Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner meals; bakery and salad prep; and catered functions.
Enforce all ServSafe food safety procedures relating to food handling, storage, time, and production techniques including maintenance of clean and organized work areas.
Other duties as assigned.
Application
Review of applications will begin immediately, but will remain open until the position is filled.
A complete application includes: Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as Dear Search Committee or Dear Hiring Manager is acceptable. Resume Professional References names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years commercial food experience.
Ability to work unsupervised and complete work assignments within assigned timeframes.
Ability to follow established procedures and verbal or written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Physical demands include prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds to table height and 15 pounds above head, pushing and pulling carts and equipment, and exposure to heat, cold, and cleaning chemicals.
Ability to work with a variety of personalities.
Additional Information The University and Dillon Area
The University of Montana Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and over 1,200 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education. Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering Experience One (X1), experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Westerns faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers. The University of Montana Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
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