Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Flexible work schedule
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) is one of the largest and most respected public research universities in the United States. Nestled in the vibrant metropolitan areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul, UMTC offers an enriching environment for students, staff, and faculty alike. Recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State from 2022 through 2026, the university takes pride in fostering an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic workplace. Its campus is closely integrated with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and diverse cultural and nonprofit organizations, providing expansive opportunities for professional growth and community engagement. UMTC emphasizes diversity and inclusion as core values, striving to attract and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and identities.
The Cook position at Huntington Bank Stadium, part of the University’s food services team, plays a critical role in delivering exceptional dining experiences for guests, clients, and staff during events. This event-based role requires a highly motivated culinary professional capable of preparing, planning, and cooking various food items to ensure high-quality food production. The cook is responsible for both executing complex recipes and managing simpler dishes as necessary, often crafting meals from scratch while adhering strictly to brand standards and food safety regulations. Beyond food preparation, the cook helps keep the kitchen organized and efficient, using independent judgment to assess menu presentation and resolve recipe issues. This position requires working on-site at Huntington Bank Stadium and involves standing for extended periods, lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds, and using mechanical and manual kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
The role also includes significant leadership responsibilities, often functioning as a lead worker. This includes orienting and training new employees, assigning tasks, ensuring adherence to performance standards, and providing informal feedback to supervisors. The cook maintains open communication with managers regarding operational matters and contributes to maintaining food production records and cleanliness standards. Employment in this role depends on successful completion of knife skills, brand training, and food safety tests during the probation period. This position is part of the Teamsters Bargaining Unit and is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship or STEM OPT training programs. The hours are event-dependent and may require overtime. The University of Minnesota offers a vibrant, inclusive, and award-winning work culture in which to grow your culinary career while supporting the prestigious academic environment of UMTC.
The Cook position at Huntington Bank Stadium, part of the University’s food services team, plays a critical role in delivering exceptional dining experiences for guests, clients, and staff during events. This event-based role requires a highly motivated culinary professional capable of preparing, planning, and cooking various food items to ensure high-quality food production. The cook is responsible for both executing complex recipes and managing simpler dishes as necessary, often crafting meals from scratch while adhering strictly to brand standards and food safety regulations. Beyond food preparation, the cook helps keep the kitchen organized and efficient, using independent judgment to assess menu presentation and resolve recipe issues. This position requires working on-site at Huntington Bank Stadium and involves standing for extended periods, lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds, and using mechanical and manual kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
The role also includes significant leadership responsibilities, often functioning as a lead worker. This includes orienting and training new employees, assigning tasks, ensuring adherence to performance standards, and providing informal feedback to supervisors. The cook maintains open communication with managers regarding operational matters and contributes to maintaining food production records and cleanliness standards. Employment in this role depends on successful completion of knife skills, brand training, and food safety tests during the probation period. This position is part of the Teamsters Bargaining Unit and is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship or STEM OPT training programs. The hours are event-dependent and may require overtime. The University of Minnesota offers a vibrant, inclusive, and award-winning work culture in which to grow your culinary career while supporting the prestigious academic environment of UMTC.
Job Requirements
- High school graduate or GED
- Must have at least two years of relevant experience or education in quantity food production
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Must be able to accurately perform mathematics and recipe conversion calculations
- Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in English
- Must be able to stand up for four hours at a time
- Possess safe knife-handling skills
- Regular attendance is an essential qualification for this position
- Passing a knife skills test during the probation period
- Passing brand training during the probation period
- Passing the Food Safety test during the probation period
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED
- At least two years of relevant experience or education in quantity food production
- Safe knife-handling skills
- Ability to accurately perform mathematics and recipe conversion calculations
- Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- Ability to stand for four hours at a time
- Regular attendance
- Ability to pass knife skills, brand training, and food safety tests during probation period
Job Duties
- Preps food products to be used in recipes
- Prepares complex recipes a majority of the time and simple recipes as needed
- Uses independent judgment in menu presentation and food quality assessment
- Produces a whole meal by preparing multiple recipes in a meal menu, often from scratch, following brand specifications
- Identifies recipe issues and resolves or elevates to managers
- Completes food production records
- Determines batch cook amount and frequency
- Operates food production equipment, mechanical cutting equipment, and other manual cooking utensils, including knives, in daily duties
- Puts away food and supplies
- Completes daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning as assigned
- Orients employees to job area and to the facility
- Trains employees on job tasks
- Assigns and re-assigns tasks throughout the shift to effectively accomplish prescribed work
- Gives direction to employees concerning procedures
- Communicates established standards of performance to employees and assesses conformance
- Provides informal feedback on employee performance to the manager
- Models expected behaviors and standards
- Keeps manager apprised of operational issues
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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