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Montana State University Culinary Assoc I - Part-time in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25050
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468
Classification Title Culinary Assoc I - BZ
Working Title Culinary Assoc I - Part-time
Brief Position Overview
MSU’s Culinary Services hires motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever changing world of the high-paced food industry.This is a part-time position. Part-time employees work up to 16 hours a week, enjoy flexibility in their schedule and are eligible to receive holiday pay and annual & sick leave pay on a prorated basis.
Position Number 4N1014
Department Culinary Services Retail Admin
Division Auxiliary Services
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 0.375
Benefits Eligible Not Eligible
Salary $21.00 per hour
Contract Type Classified Hourly
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
Culinary Services Division (http://www.montana.edu/culinaryservices/) ( CSD ), a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals and specialty beverages for over 18,000 customers daily and is an integral part of campus life and the overall college experience. CSD proudly provides Montana State University students with not only a repertoire of various cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors, but a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and simply relax. The division is comprised of 2 residential dining halls, a commissary kitchen, several retail operations including 4 coffee shops, Chick-fil-A, the Union Market and Bobcat Grill, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium Concessions, Fork in the Road food truck, MSU Catering, Indulge In-House Bakery, and the Farm to Campus Program.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Culinary Associate I actively works to provide a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for students and other customers during their dining experience.
This position will be trained to work in any number of areas: cashiering, dishroom, pots/pans, cleaning/wiping tables, floor work, display cooking stations, etc. Duties include:
Positively and professionally interacts with customers
Operates equipment in the dish room or pots/pans and properly stores clean service-ware and cookware.
Operates the cashier station to properly receive monies, use a point of sale register, and daily reconciliation of the cash and credit cards.
Works in basic food and beverage production and service.
Ensures quality product is being served and properly handles food in accordance with FDA food codes.
Assists with monitoring inventory and keeping records.
Assists with regular cleaning, disposition and storage of foods (hot and cold), supplies, equipment and laundry service.
Cleans areas and equipment in accordance with the sanitarian’s recommendations;
And actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.
This is a part-time position. Part-time employees work up to 16 hours a week, enjoy flexibility in their schedule and are eligible to receive holiday pay and annual & sick leave pay on a prorated basis.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Basic experience in a customer service or food industry position or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Dish room experience.
Cashiering experience.
The Successful Candidate Will
Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality
Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing excellent customer service
Work well individually or on a team
Exhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writing
Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment
Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills
Prioritize and organize workload in order to complete tasks in a timely manner
Quickly adapt to changing priorities
Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This is a part-time, non-benefited position. We will work with your schedule. Hours are up to 16 hours/week.
Occasional work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events.
Possess a 4-hour sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified.
Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.
This is a permanent position with the University. If you are a student of MSU and seek a student worker position, please go to: http://www.montana.edu/comeworkwithus/.
Everyone is welcome to apply/interview for this position but the Culinary Services Department lacks the necessary funding to provide sponsorship at this time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Normal cashier, dish room, service areas, kitchen, cooler, freezer, dock environments.
Stationary and/or moving about for long periods of time.
Frequently moving and transporting containers/product weighing up to 30 lbs and occasionally up to 75lbs.
Occasionally moving product up and down stairs.
Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking products..
Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipment.
Performing repetitive motions related to job duties.
Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on August 21, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established
Special Instructions
Please either complete the work history section as you build your personal profile or attach a resume.
Questions? Contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
