Cook

Job Details

General Notes

BENEFITS : UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Free Capital Metro bus rides

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Purpose

Responsible for assisting the Sous Chef in the planning and execution of daily food production serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 3,000+ customers.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of all types of food items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner utilizing commercial kitchen equipment.

Read and comprehend recipes, including recipe conversions. Independently prepare recipes in a high-volume establishment.

Execute recipes according to business needs, aiming to reduce waste and provide the freshest product possible. Report any recipe discrepancies to the Chef.

Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines. Ensure proper labeling and storage of products. Maintain temperature logs throughout shift and ensure food is cooked and maintains appropriate temperature throughout service.

Avoid cross contamination and actively monitor food quality.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including equipment, freezers, refrigerators and storage areas. Responsible for efficient organization and placement of prepped and stored items.

Properly utilize, store, and label cooked food and food items. Inform kitchen supervisor of equipment repair or replacement needs.

Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient food service. Maintain a clean and organized workspace for efficient food preparation and presentation.

Make sure dishes are visually appealing and presented in an attractive manner. Assist as needed on serving line, prepares food according to customers ingredient selections.

Communicate professionally and effectively with staff, supervisory staff, and / or customers. Maintain current knowledge of all areas of responsibility.

Provide excellent customer service.

Adhere to written and oral University and UHD policies such as time and attendance and UHD / UT trainings and compliance.

Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety. Follow work safety guidelines and utilize proper PPE as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

One year of experience as a Cook or Food Prep in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.

Experience operating cooking equipment.

Experience following recipes.

Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.

Preferred Qualifications

Culinary degree.

Two or more years of experience as a Cook or Food Prep in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.

High-volume cooking experience.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to multi-task and work with little supervision.

Salary Range

$41,600+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Uniforms and / or personal protection equipment (furnished).

May work in extreme temperatures.

May work around biohazards.

May work around chemicals.

Use of manual dexterity.

Climbing of stairs.

Climbing of ladders.

Pushing, pulling, and moving up to 50 pounds.

Lifting and moving up to 62 pounds.

The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Work Shift

Workdays, area, and work hours may vary based on the needs of the unit and University Housing and Dining (UHD).

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.