Cook Ii – Culinary Test Kitchen

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa, US
Not specified; pyy grade: 07
Onsite
Two years of cook i experience or comparable quantity food preparation
Ability to test and refine recipes for high-volume environments
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple moving parts
This role involves stepping outside day-to-day production to shape how food is prepared across 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 residential dining locations by turning ideas into scalable recipes.
  • Candidates will evaluate yield, cost, and execution to ensure recipes perform consistently in high-volume environments while using digital tools for documentation.
  • The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, free meals per shift, and paid time off starting on the first day.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Not specified; Pay Grade: 07

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Two years of Cook I experience or comparable quantity food preparation
  • Ability to test and refine recipes for high-volume environments
  • Strong organization and ability to manage multiple moving parts
  • Comfort working with digital tools to document recipes
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods

Nice-to-have

  • Experience training others in food preparation processes
  • Understanding of kitchen workflows across different service models
  • Willingness to flex schedule for PM work and shift observations
  • Passion for culinary innovation and improving outdated recipes

Key Requirements

  • Two years of experience as a Cook I or equivalent
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Knowledge of safe temperatures and food sanitation principles

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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