Job Details

Cook

The primary responsibility of this position is to work as a team member in the daily production requirements for the dining center, catering, and contract services in Dining Services and ensure the highest level of service for all customers. The Cook prepares food through various methods of baking, frying, broiling, grilling, etc. using industrial kitchen equipment. The Cook is also responsible for maintaining adequate food levels during service times, maintaining quality food standards, food safety and sanitation, cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas, and providing high quality customer service through face-to-face interaction with our guests. The Cook also supervises student cooks helpers and works to keep work areas and equipment clean and maintained. The Cook keeps accurate production records.

Support the mission and vision of Concordia College and demonstrate the competencies as defined for this position.

1. Prepare food for residential dining, catering, and contract customers and other events according to standardized recipes as directed by the Lead Culinary Supervisor.
2. Maintain quality standards in food handling and preparation.
3. Maintain standards of sanitation and safety as established by local, state and federal health officials.
4. Maintain cost awareness in preparation and storage of all products with an emphasis on minimizing waste.
5. Assist with testing and standardizing new recipes.

1. Provide training and guidance to student cooks helpers in the production of food.
2. Ensure that student cooks helpers maintain standards of safety and sanitation in food handling.

1. Maintain equipment and work areas in neat, clean and orderly conditions.
2. Perform routine preventative maintenance on designated equipment.
3. Report equipment repairs promptly as needed.

1. Complete service summary reports following each meal.
2. Submit recipe adjustments as needed.

The ideal candidate is a team-oriented culinary professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in preparing high-quality food and delivering exceptional customer service. They bring large-volume cooking experience, strong attention to food safety and sanitation standards, and the ability to stay organized while balancing changing priorities. This individual is dependable, takes initiative, works collaboratively with a diverse team, and can effectively guide and support student employees while maintaining a positive and service-focused approach.

If you love the hospitality industry but value work/life balance, Concordia offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in a respectful and supportive environment. Enjoy consistent schedules with no late nights; affordable health, dental, and vision insurance with excellent coverage; tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and eligible children; generous Planned Time Off that begins accruing on day one; 13 paid holidays per year; and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous large quantity cooking experience;
• High school degree or GED;
• Working knowledge of kitchen and production equipment;
• ServSafe certificate or similar food safety course certificate, or pass ServSafe exam within the first year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal culinary training and/or education preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to organize and manage information and paperwork including production and usage summary reports, recipes and necessary recipe adjustments;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Able to prioritize tasks with the flexibility to respond to changing needs;
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team in a fast paced environment, and take initiative to accomplish tasks;
• Ability to supervise student employees and utilize them resourcefully to efficiently accomplish workload;
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.

Benefits and Salary: Concordia College is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides
• Salary – 15.29 - 20.72 USD Hourly Wage

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.