Aggie Commons Cook

The Aggie Commons Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals in a fast-paced team-oriented campus dining environment. This position requires culinary knowledge strong organizational skills attention to food safety and a commitment to providing excellent service to students faculty staff and campus guests. The Cook works collaboratively with dining team members to ensure meals are prepared efficiently consistently and in accordance with Utah State University Dining Services standards. Hours Sunday-Thursday 3PM-11PM.

Benefits of working for Dining Services:

• We work with your school schedule & support you as a student first
• Learn skills that will last your whole life
• Free meal for every shift you work
• Great Work Environment & Social Atmosphere
• Excellent Employee Recognition Program
• Conveniently on Campus near classes and housing
• Get paid to make lifelong friendships with people of diverse backgrounds and fields of study

• Prepare cook and present menu items according to standardized recipes production schedules and portion guidelines.
• Ensure all food is prepared and served in compliance with food safety sanitation and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean organized and sanitary kitchen workstations equipment and storage areas.
• Assist with food preparation inventory rotation and proper storage using First In First Out (FIFO) practices.
• Monitor product quality and communicate any concerns regarding ingredients equipment or food safety to supervisors.
• Work collaboratively with cooks supervisors chefs and other Dining Services staff to ensure efficient meal production and excellent customer service.
• Assist with menu implementation and provide feedback to support menu improvements and operational efficiency.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and according to established procedures.
• Maintain a professional respectful and positive working relationship with coworkers supervisors and customers.
• Support special events catering and other Dining Services operations as assigned.
• Perform opening closing and cleaning duties to ensure kitchen readiness for daily operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Food Handler Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques food preparation and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team while demonstrating professionalism and respect for others.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standardized recipes.
• Flexibility to work mornings evenings weekends holidays and special events as operational needs require.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in institutional commercial or high-volume food service.
• Experience using commercial kitchen equipment and preparing food in large quantities.

Along with the online application please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
2. Availability days and times to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under Other Documents in block format
3. Answer the following questions within the application:
   • Are you available to work on Mondays & Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
   • Are you available to work on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
   • Are you available to work on Sundays from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds) walking bending stooping kneeling and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing repetitive hand motions and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures steam fumes smoke unpleasant odors sharp and hot objects and/or loud noises.

Dining Services is behind the scenes throughout campus doing all we can to Create an Excellent College Experience for students faculty staff visitors family and our employees. Providing fuel to keep the hungry minds on campus moving and learning throughout the day is our passion. Whether its a cup coffee to get the day started a snack to push through a study session or an elegant meal to support the fundraising efforts of administration were dedicated to serving the needs of Utah State University every day. We know what we do is more than just making food were nourishing the future.

Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29800 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state.Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference officially joining on July 1 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 202526 with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors and to the community where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.

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