Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.29 - $20.72
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Preventative chiropractic program
Retirement Plan
long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid holidays
MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
tuition discounts
access to athletic facilities
Library access
fitness classes
Free MATbus rides

Job Description

Concordia College, located in Moorhead, Minnesota, is a distinguished liberal arts college committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for its students, faculty, and staff. Established with a mission to foster intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth, Concordia College integrates a range of academic disciplines with a focus on service, leadership, and holistic education. The institution thrives on cultivating a community where diversity is celebrated and innovation in teaching and learning flourishes. Concordia College is recognized for its welcoming campus atmosphere and for offering a variety of programs designed to prepare graduates for meaningful careers and engaged citizenship.\n\nOperating under this vibrant institutional mission, the Dining Services department at Concordia plays an essential role in the campus experience. The college emphasizes quality food service and customer satisfaction, supporting both everyday dining and special event catering. The role of Cook within Dining Services is integral to upholding these standards. This position is hourly, non-exempt, and benefits eligible, reflecting the college's commitment to providing competitive total compensation packages. The hourly wage range for this role is $15.29 to $20.72, with the final salary determined based on experience, education, and alignment with the role's requirements. Benefits include comprehensive health and dental insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, tuition discounts, and access to campus facilities, among others.\n\nAs a Cook at Concordia College, you will contribute to the smooth operation of the dining center, catering services, and contract food services. Your daily responsibilities will include preparing food utilizing multiple cooking methods like baking, frying, broiling, and grilling with industrial kitchen equipment. Maintaining high food quality, safety, and sanitation standards is critical, alongside producing consistent menu items that meet the college’s standards. Furthermore, you will be responsible for supervising and training student cook helpers, ensuring they adhere to safety and sanitation protocols while supporting efficient food production. You will also keep accurate records of food production and adjustments, assist in testing and standardizing new recipes, and help maintain a clean and well-organized kitchen environment. This role places a strong emphasis on teamwork, organization, and customer service, as you will engage directly with guests to provide an exceptional dining experience. Concordia College encourages team-oriented professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are dedicated to delivering quality service and culinary excellence to apply for this rewarding opportunity. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, which during the academic year may involve shifts from Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday, with summer schedules based on event demands. Through this role, you will play a key part in supporting the College’s mission by ensuring excellent dining services that enhance the overall campus life and community engagement experience.

Job Requirements

  • Previous large quantity cooking experience
  • High school degree or GED
  • Working knowledge of kitchen and production equipment
  • ServSafe certificate or similar food safety course certificate, or pass ServSafe exam within the first year of employment

Job Qualifications

  • Previous large quantity cooking experience
  • High school degree or GED
  • Working knowledge of kitchen and production equipment
  • ServSafe certificate or similar food safety course certificate, or pass ServSafe exam within the first year of employment
  • Formal culinary training and/or education preferred
  • Ability to organize and manage information and paperwork including production and usage summary reports, recipes and necessary recipe adjustments
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to prioritize tasks with the flexibility to respond to changing needs
  • Ability to work cooperatively within a team in a fast paced environment, and take initiative to accomplish tasks
  • Ability to supervise student employees and utilize them resourcefully to efficiently accomplish workload
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people

Job Duties

  • Support the mission and vision of Concordia College and demonstrate the competencies as defined for this position
  • Prepare food for residential dining, catering, and contract customers and other events according to standardized recipes as directed by the Lead Culinary Supervisor
  • Maintain quality standards in food handling and preparation
  • Maintain standards of sanitation and safety as established by local, state and federal health officials
  • Maintain cost awareness in preparation and storage of all products with an emphasis on minimizing waste
  • Assist with testing and standardizing new recipes
  • Provide training and guidance to student cooks helpers in the production of food
  • Ensure that student cooks helpers maintain standards of safety and sanitation in food handling
  • Maintain equipment and work areas in neat, clean and orderly conditions
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on designated equipment
  • Report equipment repairs promptly as needed
  • Complete service summary reports following each meal
  • Submit recipe adjustments as needed
  • Attend planning meetings and perform other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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