Assistant Cook (AM) - Breakfast and Lunch

Job Summary

The Mountain Research Station in Nederland, CO is seeking an Assistant Cook for our morning shift! Under the direction of the kitchen lead, the Assistant will help to prepare, cook, serve, and clean-up meals for guests and researchers visiting or staying at the Mountain Research Station which is located about 15 minutes north of the Town of Nederland. Meals are typically for 20-50 guests.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Located at 9500 feet in the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies, the Mountain Research Station (MRS) is an interdisciplinary facility of the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (University of Colorado) providing research and educational opportunities for scientists, students, and the general public. The MRS offers a phenomenal work setting and an opportunity to support critical research and education. Please visit our web site at http://www.colorado.edu/mrs/ for more information.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, serving, and clean-up of meals. This position often works only with the kitchen lead to perform all kitchen activities so willingness to participate in the full process from start to final clean-up is essential to success.
• All meals are scheduled and typically serve 20-50 people. Ability to work at a fast pace to meet serving time windows is also critical to success.

What You Should Know

• This position is anticipated to work June 10th - September 2023. From June 10th - August 20th, approximately 20 - 30 hours per week. After August 20th, only occasional weekends will be worked.
• Core hours are Monday - Friday 5:30am - 11am, Saturday - Sunday 6:00 am - 11 am. Scheduling can be dynamic: some weekends there will be no hours, some weekends more hours, flexibility required.

What We Can Offer

The pay rate for this position is $17.00 - $24.00 per hour.

Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .

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What We Require

• 6 months of professional experience. Education may substitute for the experience on a year for year basis.

What You Will Need

• Food safety knowledge.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.

What We Would Like You to Have

• 6 months of experience in a food preparation / cook position.
• Experience with prep and cooking practices to accommodate food allergies and preferences including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, etc.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. OPTIONAL: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by May 4, 2023, for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu