Cook I (UH&D - Multiple Openings)
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- Aug 13, 2024 Post Date
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- 24002866 Requisition #
** This requisition represents multiple Cook I openings within University Dining. By applying to this requisition, you will have the opportunity to be considered for all available Cook I openings within this department. You will have the opportunity to indicate your preferences of location(s) and shift(s) during the application process. **
University Housing & Dining is seeking multiple Cook I positions to join the team at a variety of locations. Under direct supervision, these positions will perform general cooking duties using standardized recipes and instructions as needed. Will also perform other related preparation and sanitization duties as required.
University Dining’s goal at Iowa is to provide wholesome, healthy, and tasty foods prepared daily to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of our students. Our staff is committed to providing sustainable products and services that protect our natural resources. When possible, we purchase locally grown and sustainable foods from our vendors. Our dining areas are vibrant, dynamic places to work and to eat.
Possible Shifts for these openings include:
- 12:00pm to 8:30pm (may occasionally work other 8 hour shifts between 6:00am and 9:30pm)
- 12:30pm to 9:00pm (may occasionally work other 8 hour shifts between 6:00am and 9:30pm)
Some Cook I openings within University Dining may require working rotating weekend shifts.
Possible locations for these openings include:
- Burge Market Place
- Catlett Market Place
- Hillcrest Market Place
- Campus Dining Operations/University Catering
- Dining Retail Locations
About the Division of Student Life:
The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 14 departments that span from Recreation Services to the office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom. One of our division priorities is to advance UI’s goals to recruit and retain U.S. racial/ethnic minority (URM) staff and students.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Desirable Qualifications:
- One year work experience in a customer service role.
- One year cooking experience in an operation required to have and maintain a food service license.
- Ability to foster a welcoming and respectful workplace environment while recognizing personal differences.
- Ability to take the ServSafe course and successfully pass the ServSafe test requirements within one year of hire.
- Interest in and the ability to learn basic computer and keyboarding skills; including the ability to access and draft email correspondence, and the ability to manage electronic time accruals and personal absence requests. Previous experience is highly desired.
Application Details:
- Applicants may upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission for consideration.
This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 90 calendar days. At the end of the 90-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Josh Gulick at joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
