Cook II
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Position Title:
Cook IIJob Group:
MeritRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience as a Cook I or outside experience in quantity and quality food preparation comparable thereto.Preferred Qualifications:
Food service/production experience in a restaurant retail or residential dining centerFood service supervisory experience
Experience creating and updating recipes more specifically working with large quantity food production
Job Description:
Ready to take your kitchen skills to the next level in a whole new way
Iowa State University Dining is hiring a Cook II team member. Were looking for a detail-minded and creative food service professional to join our culinary team in a unique Cook II role. In this test kitchen-based position you wont just follow recipesyoull help write and refine them. From analyzing yield outcomes to crafting scalable instructions for any of our four residential dining locations your work will directly impact the food served across campus.
What Youll Do
Develop test and modify large-scale recipes based on product availability location needs and operational constraints
Work collaboratively with dining leadership to assess recipe performance across all ISU residential Dining locations
Coordinate test runs evaluate results and prepare documentation for successful recipes
Support training efforts for new culinary staff using standardized culinary checklists
Provide input and recommendations for kitchen setup ingredient prep and cooking process improvements
Adapt your schedule and approach based on testing needs including occasional PM shift work
What Youll Get
Insurance benefits (medical dental and vision) starting on your first day with timely enrollment
Competitive retirement options with generous university contributions
Free meal with every shift
Paid time off sick leave and holiday pay Enjoy Holidays OFF!
Consistent full-time schedule to support work-life balance
Steady work that supports the campus community
About ISU Dining
ISU Dining is a nationally recognized campus dining program committed to culinary innovation and excellent service. From residential dining centers and cafs to catering and retail outlets we serve thousands daily offering variety consistency and quality. This position plays a key role behind the scenes ensuring every meal starts with a strong foundation.
As a member of the dining team youll be part of a fast-paced high-volume kitchen unlike anything most have experienced. Every day is different as you help manage large-scale meal prep fine-tune recipes and keep things running smoothly. If you enjoy leading a team learning on the job and working with talented students and full-time workers this role could be a perfect fit!
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises instructs and trains the work of others in the preparation of large-scale meals and diets.
Assists supervisor in the planning of menus as related to production of unit as required.
Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
Requisitions receives stores freezes labels and maintains food supplies and related kitchen products.
Reports deficiencies in quality of quantity of food supplies or kitchen products.
Recommends equipment repairs or improvements.
Tests new or revised recipes and recommends changes.
Tests all prepared foods to maintain standards.
Participates in preparing and serving menu items as required.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to judge final food product for quantity (yield) and quality (color taste texture etc.).
Ability to determine the freshness and quality of raw and cooked food products by sight and taste.
Knowledge of safe temperatures for serving food and storage of refrigerated and frozen storage of raw and cooked foods.
Knowledge of principles of food sanitation health hazards and the necessary precautionary measures.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to provide on-the-job training in food preparation to lower level employees.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of weights measures and food measurement techniques.
Ability to perform basic mathematics (addition subtraction multiplication division and percentage conversion to decimals and count) as related to calculating or converting units of measure for determining proper amounts of food ingredients for mass food production.
Knowledge of food preparation food presentation and transportation methods.
Ability to estimate quantity needs and maintain food production records.
Ability to plan assign and direct others in work activities.
Knowledge of sources of food contamination and infection.
Knowledge of common safety practices and safe operation of equipment.
Ability to maintain food production records.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
07Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
July 21 2025Posting Close Date:
August 3 2025Job Requisition Number:
R17420Employment Type
Full-Time
