Cook I

JOB OPENING ID: 273815

MODES OF WORK
Onsite

REGULAR/TEMPORARY: Regular

ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP: Dsa Housing Services

DEPARTMENT: MI Dining – Administration

SALARY: $42,473.60 – $44,969.60

Job Summary

When business needs fluctuate throughout the year, Michigan Dining will offer work assignments based on availability and selected through the seniority-driven bidding process. Work assignments may be required in other departments to ensure year-round work schedules for all staff members that want that, seasonal leave requests may be approved on a year by year basis at the unit discretion.
What You’ll Do

As a Cook I for Michigan Dining you will follow standardized recipes for all meals either in a back-of-house production kitchen or a front-of-house station. Prepare food items ensuring we maintain accurate nutritional standards, great taste, and visual presentation. Communicate daily with culinary and management staff regarding essential issues to appropriate staff members: i.e. production problems, sanitation, quality issues, health and safety issues, and maintenance issues.
Why Work at Michigan?

• Earn a Living Wage – Positions range from $19-$23 per hour, with annual increases.
• Locations near AATA bus routes, with free bus fare for employees.
• Work-Life Balance – consistent schedules and paid holidays.
• Culinary Excellence – MDining has received national recognition for culinary achievements.
• Unbeatable Benefits – health, dental, vision, and matched retirement contributions.
• Growth opportunities – continuing education and tuition assistance, culinary certifications

Required Qualifications*

• Proficiency in English and ability to interpret instructions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends & holidays.
• Prior food production experience as a short-order cook or line cook in a restaurant; knowledge of the methods and equipment used in the preparation and serving of food.
• Maintain a static position for extended periods of time while preparing food.
• Routinely move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work Schedule

Michigan Dining is hiring for multiple openings across the Residential department. Schedules vary based upon location, with opening, mid-shift, and closing hours available. Per the CBA, schedules will consist of five consecutive 8 hour shifts, with 2 consecutive days off.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information

Department : M|Dining – CCRD

Hourly Rate: $20.42 – $21.62

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.
Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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