Cook Ii – Culinary Test Kitchen

Iowa State University Dining

Ames, Iowa, US
Not specified; benefits: medical dental vision ret...
Onsite
Two years of cook i experience or comparable quantity food preparation
Ability to judge yield and quality of food products
Knowledge of safe temperatures and food sanitation principles
This role involves stepping outside day-to-day production to shape how food is prepared across multiple residential dining locations by turning ideas into scalable recipes

Job Summary

  • This role involves stepping outside day-to-day production to shape how food is prepared across multiple residential dining locations by turning ideas into scalable recipes.
  • The position requires strong organization and the ability to collaborate with teams across multiple locations to standardize and document recipes for consistent execution.
  • Candidates will enjoy comprehensive benefits including insurance starting on the first day, generous retirement contributions, and a free meal with every shift.

Matching Summary

This role involves stepping outside day-to-day production to shape how food is prepared across multiple residential dining locations by turning ideas into scalable recipes.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Medical dental vision retirement paid time off free meals

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Two years of Cook I experience or comparable quantity food preparation
  • Ability to judge yield and quality of food products
  • Knowledge of safe temperatures and food sanitation principles
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods
  • Strong organization and ability to manage multiple moving parts

Nice-to-have

  • Experience creating or modifying recipes for large-scale production
  • Understanding of kitchen workflows across retail catering and residential dining
  • Experience training or guiding others in food preparation processes
  • Comfort working within digital tools to document and refine recipes
  • Willingness to test adjust and improve until final product works

Key Requirements

  • Two years of experience as a Cook I or equivalent
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Basic mathematics skills for unit conversion and ingredient calculation

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

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