COOK I

Job Summary

Michigan Dining offers work assignments based on availability and selection through a seniority-driven bidding process. Work assignments may be required in other departments to ensure year-round schedules for all staff members who wish to have one.

What You'll Do

As a Cook I for Michigan Dining, you will follow standardized recipes for all meals in either a back-of-house production kitchen or a front-of-house station. Your responsibilities include preparing food items to maintain accurate nutritional standards, great taste, and visual presentation. You will also communicate daily with culinary and management staff regarding essential issues such as production problems, sanitation, quality issues, health and safety issues, and maintenance issues.

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.

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

Modes of Work

Positions 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.

Work Schedule

Sunday - Thursday: 1:15pm - 9:45pm Friday- Saturday: OFF

Additional Information

Department: M|Dining - Mosher Jordan 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 Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.