Culinary Associate I-Prep Cook UM Western (4446-254)

Culinary Associate I

Department: Dining Services

Position: Culinary Associate I/Prep Cook

Wage: $14.05 per hour

Union Affiliation: MFPE

Starting Date: ASAP

Benefits Include:

• Insurance package,
• Mandatory retirement plan,
• Dependent partial tuition waiver,
• Faculty/staff tuition waiver,
• Wellness program,
• Pro-rated annual and sick leave.

Description

• Perform food preparation, service, or cleaning duties including preparing hot and cold food products; assembling and/or serving soups, salads, and entrees; cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and/or dining areas; cashiering; and washing dishes.

• Under the direction of the Cook II, responsible for a variety of duties including preparation of hot and cold food items such as soups, salads, and entrees from established menu and recipes; serving food on the serving line; working with catering staff; cashiering; working in the dish room, and with Montana Youth Challenge.

• Responsibilities also include daily cleaning and sanitizing of food preparation and/or dining area, equipment, utensils, and coolers/freezers; properly storing items according to health codes; recording daily meal counts; and calculating food quantities to be prepared.

• Responsible for the set up and tear down, cleaning, sanitation, and general maintenance of the dish machines and dish room area. Expected to put away and store clean and sanitized dishes and equipment.

• This position will include cyclical work such as deep cleaning kitchen facilities.

• Expectation to work a varied schedule, when needed, such as catered events.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• General knowledge of various institutional food service equipment.

• Ability to follow established procedures and verbal or written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Physical demands include prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds to table height and 15 pounds above head, pushing and pulling carts and equipment, and exposure to heat, cold, and cleaning chemicals.

• Ability to work with a variety of personalities.

Preferred

• Commercial food service experience.

• Food preparation experience.

• Knowledge of cleaning products to be used in the dish machine and cleaning of the dish machine and dish room area.

The University and Dillon Area

The University of Montana Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and over 1,200 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.

Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering Experience One (X1), experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western's faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.

The University of Montana Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.

The University of Montana Western is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities. Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UMW may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UMW, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Application

Review of applications will begin immediately, but will remain open until the position is filled.

A complete application includes:

1.Letter of Interest - addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as "Dear Search Committee" or "Dear Hiring Manager" is acceptable.

2.Resume

3.Professional References - names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

• Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.