COOK (FULL TIME) - $22 per HOUR

The University of Minnesota Rochester, located at 111 Broadway Avenue South in Rochester, MN, is seeking to hire a full-time Cook to join their campus team immediately. This opportunity offers a unique chance to work within an educational institution's food service environment, supporting the nutritional needs of students, faculty, and staff. The University of Minnesota Rochester is well known for its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where all employees are valued and empowered to make meaningful contributions. By joining this team, you will become part of an organization that encourages learning, growth, and significant impact, with a supportive work culture that prizes safety, quality, and cooperation. The Cook position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $18.21 to $22.00 per hour, reflecting the level of expertise and experience required. The role comes with a full-time schedule, with the possibility of variation in days and hours, which will be further discussed during the interview process. Applicants must have at least one to two years of culinary experience to be considered for this role, ensuring that candidates possess the necessary skills to meet the high standards of food preparation and service expected at the university. This role involves preparing food in accordance with federal, state, and corporate standards, following established policies and procedures meticulously to guarantee food quality and safety. The successful candidate will prepare meals using standardized recipes, ensuring that portions are correct, food is served at the appropriate temperature, and presentation is appealing and appetizing. Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, including refrigerators and storerooms, is essential, as is proper storage or disposal of excess food following safe food-handling procedures. Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment correctly and assisting with production planning, record-keeping, food ordering, and receiving, are also core responsibilities. Safety is a significant aspect of this role, with strict adherence to policies such as the use of cut gloves when handling sharp tools, oven mitts and fryer gloves for handling hot items, and slip-resistant shoes alongside proper lifting techniques. Attendance at safety and in-service meetings is mandatory, reflecting the organizational commitment to maintaining a safe working environment both for employees and customers. Employees in this position play a vital role in the quality of food service provided to the campus community, ensuring that every meal served meets the highest standards of taste, appearance, and safety. This role also involves excellent interpersonal skills to maintain positive relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers, fostering teamwork and a pleasant workplace atmosphere. Compass Group, the employer behind this role, is dedicated to investing in its people both professionally and personally. Their commitment is reflected in offering extensive benefits and perks, including opportunities for training and development, retirement plans, health and wellness programs, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and voluntary benefits such as critical illness and accident insurance. Full-time associates enjoy additional medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts. The role offers the convenience of Instapay via the One @Work app and an associate shopping program, further enhancing the employee experience. It's important to note that working in an educational facility like the University of Minnesota Rochester may result in periods where work is not required, such as during winter and summer breaks. These periods may be unpaid and considered temporary layoffs unless business needs require year-round work, which might include assignment to a different location during breaks. Compass Group is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equitable treatment of all applicants and associates regardless of race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. The company maintains a drug-free workplace and reserves the right to modify job functions as business needs evolve. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis until all openings are filled, with opportunities for future consideration always available. This Cook position offers an exciting opportunity to become part of a mission-driven team focused on delivering superb food services within a dynamic educational setting. Candidates passionate about culinary excellence, safety, and customer service will find this role rewarding and challenging, with ample scope for professional development.

• 1-2 years of culinary experience required
• ability to work full-time with varying schedules
• must follow food safety and sanitation procedures
• physical ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights
• adherence to company safety policies
• willingness to attend in-service and safety meetings
• ability to pass any required background checks or screenings