Cook/Kellogg Center

About the role

This position is a 9-month temp position 40 hours a week with possibility of renewal depending on operational needs. Will prepare, season, cook, and portion a wide variety of foods for Culinary Services, including Banquet Events.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks a large variety of main dishes, vegetables, starches, soups, and sauces for Kellogg Center banquet events using standardized recipes;
• Oversees and assists with the preparation of food items for the employee break room;
• Taste-tests all food items for banquet events to meet and exceed Kellogg Center quality standards;
• Determines cooking and production times to ensure maximum freshness and the availability of prepared items for all Kellogg Center banquet events;
• Inventories food and supplies and requisitions necessary items for banquet food production;
• Utilizes leftover food ingredients to eliminate waste;
• Aids Kellogg Center Chefs with the development of new banquet menu items and the improvement of current menu items;
• Stores food items properly to ensure efficient handling and the elimination of waste and spoilage;
• Aids Kellogg Center chefs with solving any issues related to banquet menus, cooking production, safety, sanitation, equipment, or other related issues;
• Operates, cleans and maintains all food preparation and cooking equipment;
• Trains and oversees part-time support staff in all cooking methods, processes, and techniques.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Expert knowledge of cooking methods, processes, and techniques is necessary.
• Two years satisfactory experience at the Cook Range/Kellogg Center level or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience is necessary.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift is necessary.
• Standards of personal hygiene consistent with sanitation rules and regulations is necessary.
• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• None specified

Pay

$23.84/hr

Schedule

Variable hours (mainly PM support) based on operational needs/ scheduled events etc.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: 20162045P
Open Date: 07/14/2026
Close Date: 07/28/2026
Open Until Filled: No
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