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COOK (FULL TIME) at LSU

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Opportunities for training and development
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Louisiana State University (LSU) is a renowned public research university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. At LSU, the campus environment offers diverse opportunities for personal and professional growth, supported by a collaborative community culture. LSU is currently hiring for full-time Cook positions, offering candidates a chance to join a well-established team that values quality, safety, and efficiency in food service operations.

This Cook role at LSU involves preparing food in compliance with federal, state, and corporate standards, ensuring that high-quality meals are consistently served to meet the expect... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Prior cooking experience preferred
  • Ability to work varying schedules based on operational needs
  • Ability to follow federal, state and company food safety standards
  • Physical capability to perform kitchen tasks safely
  • Willingness to attend in-service and safety meetings
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
  • Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards

Job Qualifications

  • Prior cooking experience
  • Ability to follow standardized recipes and safety procedures
  • Knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
  • Commitment to safety and quality service

Job Duties

  • Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules
  • Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
  • Uses established ticket collection procedures during service
  • Responsible for records from area worked during service periods
  • Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
  • Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
  • Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat
  • Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards
  • Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
  • Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required
  • Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required
  • Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately
  • Attends in-service and safety meetings
  • Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers
  • Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures
  • follows HACCP standards
  • Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others
  • Abides by all company policies and procedures including the use of protective gloves and equipment and slip-resistant shoes

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location