Cook I

October 14, 2025

Full Time
Ames, IA
Posted 5 months ago

Cook I

Ames, IA
Full Time
R17910

Position Title:
Cook
I

Job Group:
Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to read, write, and follow
instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:
Possession of industry-recognized food safety and sanitation certifications, such
as ServSafe or equivalent.
Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or food service setting.

Job Description:

Do
you have a passion for cooking and experience in food service, customer experience, or hospitality? Iowa State University Dining is
seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as a Cook I across multiple dining locations on campus. This is a fantastic
opportunity for those looking to grow their careers in a supportive and dynamic environment.

At ISU Dining, you’ll work alongside a
dedicated team of culinary professionals in one of the premier dining operations in the country. With over 20 dining locations, we pride
ourselves on making fresh, high-quality food and delivering exceptional service to our campus community. Our commitment to excellence and
innovation provides plenty of opportunities for career advancement and personal growth within the department and campus.

Our
comprehensive benefits package ensures you and your family are well cared for; plus, insurance coverage starts on your first
day by completing enrollment before the deadline!

Check out the video below; watch our teams in action and see just a few
of the ways you can contribute to our dynamic team:

Watch Our Team in Action!

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares and cooks meats,
fish, vegetables, gravies, cereals, soups, fruits, bakery products and other forms of food.
Prepares and cooks food for special
diets from recipes formulated by qualified personnel.
Assists in on-the-job training and assist in directing the work of food
service workers, students and other employees within area of assignment.
Assists in the preparation of salads and
desserts.
Notifies supervisor of food and supplies needed.
Checks in food and supplies as necessary.
Maintains food
production records.
Cleans kitchen, kitchen utensils and equipment; secures refrigerator and freezer.
Serves food as
required.
Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
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.

Candidates must be legally
authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this
position.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:
Full
time

Pay Grade:
0004a

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply”
and complete the Employment Application.

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