Cook

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department: 51800 – Dining Overhead

Advertised
Salary: $18.32 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive
benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

AFSCME Benefits

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Temporary/Continuing: Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time

Union Group: Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609)

Term of
Position: 12 Month

At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause

Summary of Position

A
Cook position is available with Dining Services at The Rock Cafe. The normal working hours are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Sunday through Thursday.
Days off are Friday and Saturday. The start date for this position will be August 2, 2026. The employee may be required to work other times,
including days/evenings, and/or weekends. If required by job duties, the employee must be able to fulfill the University’s requirements
concerning the issuance of University keys. Personnel who possess the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may
apply. Provide food services support by preparing and serving food, waiting on customers, and maintaining the assigned
area.

Position Type: Staff

Required Education

High school diploma or GED
equivalency.

Required Work Experience

One year full-time equivalent work experience in food preparation in
an institutional facility, or two years full-time equivalent experience in commercial food preparation in lieu of institutional
experience.

Physical Demands

• Bending
• Carrying
• Moving
• Reaching
• Twisting
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Essential
Duties/Responsibilities

Cook and handle food according to safe food handling/sanitary requirements following departmental
sanitation policies.

Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly and courteous manner.

Maintain equipment, pots,
pans, utensils, and work area in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition following departmental sanitation policies.

Minimize food
waste.

Obtain foods from storage areas.

Operate various kitchen equipment and/or serving and assure continued food
availability.

Perform the work of other Dining Service classifications when assigned.

Prepare food for serving and assure
continued food availability.

Prepare foods using recipes generated from the computerized menu management system.

Respond to
special dietary requests.

Setup and maintain food preparation area, food serving and display areas, in an attractive and sanitary
manner.

Train and direct others in the performance of the characteristic duties.

Other duties may be assigned.

Perform
mathematical computations with a high degree of accuracy.

Adapt and follow standard recipes.

Assure final product
quality.

Maintain safety and health standards in all duties and responsibilities.

Report to the immediate
supervisor.

Train and direct the work of student employees in performing the characteristic duties. Carry out these responsibilities
in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.

Be familiar with, know how to use, and be able to teach others how to use
kitchen equipment.

Work independently and exercise good judgment.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university
policies and applicable laws.

Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual
similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.

Support, promote, and develop university
student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification
area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities

Remove trash, break down cardboard boxes, and assist in the
University recycling efforts.

Skills and Abilities

Recognize volatile situations and communicate
effectively, politely, and courteously.

Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner.

Be
familiar with seasoning requirements and kitchen equipment.

Cook a variety of foods in large and small quantities.

Follow
safety and sanitation standards and practices.

Keep accurate records.

Read, understand, and follow recipes, directions, safety
labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.

Work harmoniously with others in varying temperatures, confined spaces, noise, and
stressful situations and workloads.

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds,
including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Initial Application Review Date: July 13, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to
enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking
careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the
Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University
actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more
information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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