Cook II
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Position Title:
Cook IIJob Group:
MeritRequired Minimum Qualifications:
• Two years of experience as a Cook I or outside experience in quantity and quality food preparation comparable thereto.Preferred Qualifications:
- High volume food service/production experience in a restaurant, commercial, university, professional cooking, or large volume food preparation- Background in supervising and managing food service operations
- Customer service experience
- Training and certification in ServSafe or similar food safety standards
Job Description:
Are you an experienced kitchen leader skilled in supervising operations and guiding a team? Iowa State University Dining is looking for talented individuals to fill Cook II positions across various dining locations on campus. This role is perfect for those eager to advance their career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
At ISU Dining, you’ll be at the heart of our distinguished culinary team. With numerous dining facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional meals and service to our campus community. As a Cook II, you'll play a crucial part in preparing large-scale meals, ensuring superior quality, and maintaining the highest kitchen safety and sanitation standards.
In this role, you’ll oversee meal preparation, refine recipes, and recommend improvements to enhance kitchen operations.
We offer various shifts to fit your lifestyle, and you’ll have the opportunity to choose your preferred schedule during the interview process. Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare, vision, dental, vacation, retirement, and sick leave, with insurance coverage starting on your first day upon completing enrollment before the deadline.
Want to see our team in action? Check out the video below to get a glimpse of our vibrant work environment and discover how you can contribute:
Watch Our Team in Action!
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises, instructs, trains, plans and schedules the work of others in the preparation of large-scale meals and diets.
Assists supervisor in the planning of menus as related to production of unit as required.
Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
Requisitions, receives, stores, freezes, labels, and maintains food supplies and related kitchen products.
Reports deficiencies in quality of quantity of food supplies or kitchen products.
Recommends equipment repairs or improvements.
Tests new or revised recipes and recommends changes.
Tests all prepared foods to maintain standards.
Participates in preparing and serving menu items as required.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to judge final food product for quantity (yield) and quality (color, taste, texture, etc.).
Ability to determine the freshness and quality of raw and cooked food products by sight and taste.
Knowledge of safe temperatures for serving food and storage of refrigerated and frozen storage of raw and cooked foods.
Knowledge of principles of food sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary measures.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to provide on-the-job training in food preparation to lower level employees.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of weights, measures and food measurement techniques.
Ability to perform basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentage conversion to decimals and count) as related to calculating or converting units of measure for determining proper amounts of food ingredients for mass food production.
Knowledge of food preparation, food presentation and transportation methods.
Ability to estimate quantity needs and maintain food production records.
Ability to plan, assign, and direct others in work activities.
Knowledge of sources of food contamination and infection.
Knowledge of common safety practices and safe operation of equipment.
Ability to maintain food production records.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Full timePay Grade:
07Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program