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Culinary Professional II-UM Western

Employer
University of Montana
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
May 17, 2024
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Culinary Professional II



Department: Dining Services
Position: Full-Time with benefits
Wage: $14.00-$16.15 per hour
Union Affiliation: MFPE
Starting Date: May
Benefits Include:

· Insurance package,

· Mandatory retirement plan,

· Dependent partial tuition waiver,

· Faculty/staff tuition waiver,

· Wellness program,

· Pro-rated annual and sick leave.



Description


  • Act as lead cook by scheduling daily food preparation, developing recipes, maintaining inventory, monitoring workflow, and training and supervising other cooks and culinary associates.
  • Prepare quantities of food items such as salads, soups, and entrees from established menus and recipes; clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and coolers; and properly store items according to health codes. May include recording daily meal counts and assisting with inventories.
  • Uphold the exceptional food quality, quantity, and presentation standards for menu items, using methods including batch cooking and just-in-time preparation methods. Continually strive to improve customer service experience.
  • Meal preparation for all meal services and catered events. The Cook II works in conjunction with the other cooks for the preparation and service of meals served in the cafeteria and/or catered events as required by the needs of the business. Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner meals; bakery and salad prep; and catered functions.
  • Enforce all ServSafe food safety procedures relating to food handling, storage, time, and production techniques including m aintenance of clean and organized work areas.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements


  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two years commercial food experience.
  • Ability to work unsupervised and complete work assignments within assigned timeframes.
  • 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



None.

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.

Apply online at https://umjobs.silkroad.com/

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.

Job Location Dillon, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Company

 University of Montana.

At UM, we approach everything with creativity because that’s what this evolving world needs. We are stewards of this place, its history and our future. We are driving forward together, affecting change that is right for our place and people. We know of no better place than Montana and its university to make a lasting impact on the common good.

As Montana’s flagship university, we set a high bar for academic studies, creative accomplishments and scientific exploration which benefit our students, our community and the world at large.

The University draws a diverse, global population to Missoula – our home and the state’s second-largest city with about 80,000 residents – and helps cultivate an educated, engaged and vibrant community. Our students receive a world-class education in a broad range of subjects that include the arts, sciences, trades, graduate and postdoctoral study and professional training.

Our main campus, nestled in the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, spans 56 acres at the base of Mount Sentinel and along the Clark Fork River, and includes the park-like Oval at the center of campus, more than 60 architecturally unique buildings and a 25,200-seat football stadium. UM's 180-acre South Campus offers student housing, a golf course, soccer fields and an outdoor track facility. Missoula College occupies two sites, one just across the river from the main campus, and one on the southwest side of Missoula.

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