Job Information
Northern Michigan University Lead Cook in Marquette, Michigan
Position Title:
Lead Cook
Department:
Dining Services-The Lights
Term of Assignment:
Continuing
Term End Date, If Applicable:
*FLSA Status: *
Non-Exempt = overtime eligible
Work Schedule:
Variable shifts/days/locations; including afternoon, holidays, and weekend shifts; traditionally the start time is between the hours of 5:00 am and 1:00 pm
Salary:
$17.71 starting; $18.58 working
Travel:
No travel
Brief Statement of Duties
Brief Statement of Duties:
Under routine supervision, perform and direct others in a variety of duties necessary to lead the preparation of meals and specials in a residential dining operation. Provide skills necessary to lead production areas in residential dining. Supervise the work and maintain service area in a clean, safe and orderly condition. Oversee and prepare a wide variety of soups, sides, salads, entrees, desserts, baked and pastry items; use a variety of kitchen equipment; assist and oversee the kitchen production, ordering and inventory of products, following standardized recipe files; and make recommendations for change/improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education:
High School Graduation or Equivalent
Discipline / Degree Area:
Required Specialized Training/Certifications:
Food Service Sanitation Certification (MI or ServSafe). Completed NMU Cooks test with a score of 75% or better.
Required Minimum Work Experience:
Three to five years' food service experience in residential dining or kitchen production while working in a quantity food service setting (e.g. AYCE facility with multiple stations, quantity cafeteria experience, large production chain/branded setting). Leadership ability demonstrated by experience, skill, communication and definition.
Knowledge, Skills