Production Cook-NMU Banquets & Catering

Production Cook-NMU Banquets & Catering

Dining Services

Term

Non-Exempt = overtime eligible

Temporary position, 40 hours per week; variable shifts and days

$16.66

No travel

Under routine supervision, provide skills and engage in the preparation of food. Prepare a wide variety of soups, salads, entrees, desserts, bakery and pastry items; use a variety of kitchen equipment; follow standardized recipe files; and make recommendations for change/improvement.

High School Graduation or Equivalent

Three years' food service experience in kitchen production while working in a quantity food service setting (e.g., university, large volume public school or large hotel/restaurant-type setting).

Customer and Personal Service-Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Active Listening-Giving full attention to what other people are saying; taking time to understand the points being made; asking questions as appropriate; and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Instructing-Teaching others how to do something.
Speaking-Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Service Orientation-Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness-Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Possess the physical capability to perform all of the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Manual Dexterity-The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Problem Sensitivity-The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Food Service Sanitation Certification.
Leadership ability demonstrated by experience.
Willingness to improve skill level.
Experience in gourmet/banquet/catering cooking/preparation.
Vocational education training in baking, cooking, salad making, etc.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Submit application, cover letter and resume.

Contact Information:

Brenda Bickler, Employment Specialist, 906-227-2114

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.