Title: Cook - Champs

Employee Classification: Food Service Specialist - 9mth

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dining Service

Department: UNT-Dining-Residential-163720

Job Location: Denton

Salary: salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

Why work for UNT Dining? Our employees explain. – YouTube

It’s About the Food. As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services offers 5 Dining Halls, 20+ retail venues, an upscale dining restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and catering service—all led by professionally-trained chefs and hospitality experts. UNT is recognized as a national leader in university dining due to the department’s innovative, trendsetting approach to food service and award-winning culinary talent. UNT operates Mean Greens Café, the nation’s first 100% vegan collegiate Dining Hall, and Kitchen West, Texas’ first and only university Dining Hall Certified Free From™ the Big 8 Food Allergens and Gluten Kitchens with Confidence. In early 2021, UNT opened its first standalone Dining Hall, Eagle Landing, inspired by urban food halls and home to seven unique restaurant concepts, all available for a single Meal Plan swipe. UNT was named No. 2 in the nation as a college with the best food by Delish.com and is also the recipient of the prestigious Loyal E. Horton Award and Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services. As a founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, UNT contributes to groundbreaking research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and consumer food choices while accelerating the implementation of the Menus of Change Principles of Healthy, Sustainable Menus.

Position Overview

To provide high quality of items on serving line throughout each meal service. This includes each item prepared daily. Maintains proper temperature of foods. Uses a thermometer to check temp for each item served per Food Department policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Six months of general work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to maintain records and complete forms accurately. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: collecting cash and making change). Knowledge of the care and use of food service equipment and kitchen utensils. Knowledge of health hazards in food preparation and service and necessary precautionary measures. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Food Service Cooking Experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Employee always wears a clean and neat uniform which includes name tag and skid resistant shoes. (Daily; ZERO EXCEPTIONS)
• Exceeds grooming standards as defined in Food Department policy on a daily basis. 
• Tastes products to verify quality of each item served for each meal period daily.
• Monitors and assures quality of items on serving line throughout the meal service. This includes each item prepared daily. (ZERO EXCEPTIONS) 
• Maintains proper temperature of foods. Uses a thermometer to check temp for each item served per Food Department policy. (ZERO EXCEPTIONS) 
• Follows all HAACP guidelines as they relate to specific job responsibilities (ZERO EXCEPTIONS)
• Contributes to the success of the department by using positive statements about the Food Department and coworkers. 
• Portions food items according to recipe instructions or unit manager. 
• Proactively seeks additional work and responsibilities. 
• Performs additional work without being instructed to do so. 
• Produces high quality work with exceptional efficiency at each meal daily. 
• Often completes tasks ahead of schedule. 
• Is effective and friendly in communication with team members and customers; is positive and enthusiastic at all the time. 
• Anticipates, takes ownership, and satisfies customers, fellow team members, and management needs and concerns. 
• Has a perfect attendance record; arrives prepared to begin work at scheduled starting time daily. 
• When absent or tardy, calls manager or supervisor prior to shift beginning as outlined in Food Department policy. 
• Does not have excessive absenteeism in accordance with Food Department policy. 

Work Schedule:

Hours Vary

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.