Cook – Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories (# 375508)

Job ID: 375508

About the Job

80% Food Preparation

• Prepare family
  style meals for groups of 25 – 200
• Prepare a variety of menus
• Clean work areas for food sanitation and safety
• Appropriately prepare food in proper proportions for chilling and refrigeration of raw and cooked foods
• Follow proper
  cooking procedures and prepare food items on a timely basis

10% Assist With Kitchen Supplies

• Inventory,
  order, and receive kitchen and food supplies to meet weekly demands

10% Direct Food Service Workers
Work with
food service workers to help ensure

• Timely check on table setups
• Timely display of food
• Timely clean-up of dining
  area after meals
• All dishes and cookware are washed after each meal

Qualifications

Minimum
Qualifications

• Possess safe knife handling skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• High school graduate
  or GED
• Must have at least two years of relevant experience or education in quantity food
• Ability to accurately perform
  mathematic and recipe conversion calculations
• Reads, writes, understands and communicates in English
• Must be able to stand
  up for 4 hours at a time
• Willing to work flexible hours and weekends, including part-time work from mid-April to mid-May, full-time
  from mid-May to early September, and part-time from early September to mid-October

Pay and
Benefits

Pay Range: $24.04/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time
Appointment: Part time – 100% time Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented
Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for
more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that
includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through
  professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition
  Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending
  accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing
  program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at
  no cost

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach
the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary
offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

How To
Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow
the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional
documents may be attached after application by accessing your “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters
and Attachments” section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the
importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The
University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota
provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent
upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of
Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
(UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a
multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan
communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers,
international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of
Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025,
2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee
appreciation and work-life flexibility.

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