Cook

About the role

NC State Dining is seeking an energetic and reliable Cook to join our culinary team at One Earth in Talley. This role involves handling everything from recipe execution to leading station workflows, ensuring our community enjoys fresh, delicious, and safely prepared meals every day.

Responsibilities

• Master the Menu: Execute standard and routine recipes with precision to fulfill daily menus and keep our food stations stocked and looking great.
• Inventory & Logistics: Requisition the products you need, and help check in, store, and move food supplies to keep production running smoothly.
• Teamwork & Flow: Partner with front-of-house staff to coordinate a seamless flow of food from the kitchen to our guests, keeping track of food levels for timely service.
• Tech & Data: Step up in the absence of a supervising chef by entering necessary data into our Netmenu food production system.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain top-tier sanitation by cleaning utensils, workstations, tables, shelves, and equipment—and help delegate cleaning tasks to the back-of-house team.
• Lead by Example: Ensure daily prep lists are completed and products are properly rotated. You’ll also help assign tasks and direct the efforts of food service technicians, temporary staff, and student employees.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require certification by the Department of Correction.
• Basic culinary and knife skills, including an understanding of culinary terms and practical application.
• Culinary experience in fine dining, fast casual, multi-unit restaurants, or college/university settings.
• Previous team leadership experience.
• Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn and use email.
• Allergen awareness and training.
• ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment, and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Other Responsibilities

• Model the Division’s mission and values and foster a positive, cohesive workplace and congeniality among co-workers.
• Understand the goals and culture of the organization, and understand how employees’ work activities, teamwork, and customer service impact clients.
• Work with your supervisor and colleagues to understand these goals and the culture.
• Adhere to all University policies, procedures, and regulations, and Division standard operating practices and protocols.
• Due to operational needs of the NC State Dining department, an employee may be assigned to work in any NC State Dining department including, but not limited to special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure NC State Dining business needs are met.