Job Information
Montana State University Cook III - Catering in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24315
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468
Classification Title Culinary Professional III/Cook III - BZ
Working Title Cook III - Catering
Brief Position Overview
MSU Catering is looking for motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever changing world of the high-paced food and catering industries.
Position Number 4N0765
Department University Catering
Division Auxiliary Services
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation Teamsters
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $26.75 per hour
Contract Type Classified Hourly
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
Culinary Services Division (http://www.montana.edu/culinaryservices/) ( CSD ), a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals and specialty beverages for over 18,000 customers daily and is an integral part of campus life and the overall college experience. CSD proudly provides Montana State University students with not only a repertoire of various cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors, but a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and simply relax. The division is comprised of 2 residential dining halls, a commissary kitchen, several retail operations including 4 coffee shops, Chick-fil-A, the Union Market and Bobcat Grill, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium Concessions, Fork in the Road food truck, MSU Catering, Indulge In-House Bakery, and the Farm to Campus Program.
University Catering provides full catering services for campus and other contracted events. A sample of the 2000+ events worked per year include: VIP meals, banquets, buffets, served meals, coffee breaks, drop-offs, and sack lunches. The number of catered events can be upwards of 15-35 daily.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under supervision of the Executive Catering Chef and the Executive Sous Chef works to maintain an efficiently run kitchen that services small and large scale concurrently run events:
Preps and cooks a variety of cold and hot foods while ensuring quality control
Supervises and trains full-time and part-time staff
Maintains inventory control
Provides excellent customer service
Ensures equipment is being maintained
Assists with recipe maintenance, developing and testing.
Ensures compliance with sanitation guidelines and food handling and storage FDA codes, and as directed by MSU’s Registered Sanitarian.
Actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Progressively responsible high volume restaurant or catering production experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Progressive experience leading and/or training staff.
Experience providing excellent customer service.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Experience executing kitchen production.
Experience with inventory control
The Successful Candidate Will
Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality
Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing excellent customer service
Work well individually or on a team
Be highly motivated and work with minimal supervision
Exhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writing
Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment
Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills
Prioritize and organize workload in order to complete tasks in a timely manner
Quickly adapt to changing priorities
Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. Please do not send a copy of your driver’s license at this time. (If the successful candidate possesses a valid out of state driver’s license, candidate must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days.)
Will work days/evenings, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands.
Occasional work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events.
Will work all home football games.
Possess a 4-hour sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified
Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Normal service areas, kitchen, cooler, freezer, dock environments
Stationary and/or moving about for long periods of time
Frequently moving, transporting, and placing containers/product weighing up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs
Occasionally moving product up and down stairs
Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking products
Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipment
Performing repetitive motions related to job duties
Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on April 25, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Please address the qualifications as you submit your applicant profile or cover letter/resume.
Questions? Contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468.
Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html