This position is a 9-month temporary assignment. The position will be responsible for actively preparing, cooking, and serving food in a high-volume food service operation. The role will also be required to train and guide new employees and act as a station culinary leader to student team members. Overall job duties include performing a variety of unsupervised supportive food production work and training to include, but not limited to: preparing and cooking food, serving food, operating all food service equipment such as deep fryers, char/steam grills, steamers, ovens, slicers, grinders, etc., ensuring quality, cleanliness, and safety standards and modeling excellent customer service. The position will act in a professional culinary leader role at all times and act as a role model to fellow employees.

Ideal Schedule requirements are: · Thursday Monday 1:30 pm 10 pm · Or· Friday Tuesday 7:30 am 3:30 pm Employment is offered on a semester-by-semester basis. Benefits include a flexible schedule, a free meal during your shifts, and several professional growth and learning opportunities.

What Youll Gain as a Cook:

Experience with food service operations including line service, food prep, cleaning, and sanitation

Exposure to large-scale kitchen procedures, including recipe execution, batch cooking, and inventory support

A foundation in food safety, HACCP procedures, and safe kitchen practices

Customer service experience in a fast-paced, team-centered environment

Growth in leadership and communication through hands-on collaboration with peers and supervisors

Professional development skills such as time management, adaptability, and working toward shared goals

What Youll Do:

As a Culinary Student Aide, your responsibilities may include:

Assist in the daily operations of the dining center, helping to monitor team compliance and ensuring service runs smoothly

Work closely with classified staff and student supervisors to meet prep and service schedules

Execute a variety of cooking methods: chopping, measuring, roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, etc.

Assist with food production from daily menus using standardized recipes and techniques

Follow portioning and storage practices for prepared food

Record and monitor temperature checks (HACCP compliance)

Clean and sanitize workstations, kitchen equipment, and service areas

Rotate through the dish room and waste disposal duties as assigned

Practice proper hygiene and safety procedures at all times Uniform Requirements:

Green CSU Dining Services t-shirt will be issued by the employer to be worn on every shift. Aprons and nametags are to be worn. Solid color pants are to be worn at all working times. Long hair must be pulled back away from the face and off the shoulders by an approved hair restraint (hairnet, employer-issued baseball hats). If the employee wishes to keep a beard, a hairnet must be worn at all times. It is the responsibility of the employee to keep the uniform in a clean, acceptable appearance.

Position Minimum Qualifications Six months of general food service experience Preferred Qualifications N/A Posting Details Working Title Cook (Multiple Positions) Posting Number T Department Residential Dining Salary Range 18 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; its a thriving community thats transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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