Culinary Professional Cook II, UM Campus Dining

Overview

UM Campus Dining invites applications for two (2)
Culinary Professional Cook II
. The Lodge Dining Center is seeking a dedicated Cook to bring culinary expertise and leadership to our team. This state-of-the-art space serves our campus community of over 10,000 students, faculty, and staff year-round. In addition, it hosts visitors from prospective students to regional groups, offering a vibrant setting for dynamic food service. This position combines hands-on cooking with leadership, creating a dynamic and fulfilling role.

The Lodge Dining Center is more than just a dining facility. With seven micro-restaurants, roof decks, and welcoming spaces, it’s designed to foster connection among students, faculty, and staff. Here, you’ll be part of a historic culinary team that brings diverse flavors and experiences to the University of Montana community.

• Manage daily food production using methods like batch cooking and just-in-time preparation to maintain freshness
• Prepare both hot and cold dishes, meeting the needs of each day’s menu
• Train and supervise student employees, fostering a positive work environment that promotes individual growth and skill development
• Ensure that all standards for handling, storage, and production are upheld
• Follow food safety and Serv Safe procedures
• Must be able to work with a variety of kitchen related equipment and remain productive in a work environment that can be intense and demanding during peak production hours
• Must be able to work unsupervised for assigned periods of time
• Must be able to read and follow standard recipes
• Must possess basic knife skills
• Must be able to work independently or in a team setting
• Must provide excellent guest service
• Must have a working knowledge of sanitation and safety rules and procedures

• High school graduation or equivalent GED and one (1) year of production cook experience

Position Number: NEW

Bargaining Unit: FOCUS-MFPE

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), shifts vary upon unit need, 12 months/year. All culinarians may work any of the following shifts, or a combination of these, depending on needs of business.

• 6:00am-2:30pm
• 7:00am-3:30pm
• 8:00am-4:30pm
• 12:30pm-9:00pm or 1:30pm-10:00pm; 7 days per week

Probationary Period: Six months minimum

Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Screening of applications will begin immediately; applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled.

• Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) Professional References – names and contact information

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action:
Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.