Cook Ii – Culinary Test Kitchen

Iowa State University

Ames, IA, United States
On-site
Recipe testing and refinement
Large-scale food production
Digital recipe documentation
Iowa State University is seeking a Cook II for their Culinary Test Kitchen, focusing on recipe development and refinement for large-scale food production. The role involves training culinary staff, collaborating with teams, and ensuring consistency and quality across multiple dining locations

Job Summary

  • This position will step outside of day-to-day production to help shape how food is prepared across Iowa State University's residential dining locations by turning ideas into clear, scalable recipes.
  • Key responsibilities include testing, developing, and refining recipes for large-scale production, evaluating yield, cost, and execution, and standardizing and documenting recipes with clear instructions.
  • Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, sick leave, holiday pay, and a free meal with every shift.

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Iowa State University is seeking a Cook II for their Culinary Test Kitchen, focusing on recipe development and refinement for large-scale food production. The role involves training culinary staff, collaborating with teams, and ensuring consistency and quality across multiple dining locations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Recipe testing and refinement
  • Large-scale food production
  • Digital recipe documentation
  • Kitchen workflow understanding
  • Collaboration with culinary teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in recipe modification
  • Understanding of various service models
  • Training and guiding others
  • Flexibility in schedule

Key Requirements

  • Two years of experience as a Cook I or comparable outside experience
  • Ability to judge food product quality and quantity
  • Knowledge of food sanitation and safety
  • Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
  • Basic computer program proficiency

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the US on an ongoing basis

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