"Cook 1 - Full Time Academic Year"

Job Details

Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00819
Division: Staff
Closing Date: Continuous
Opening Date: 11/06/2025
Academic Year: Student Meal Program (8211)
Location: Bangor, ME
Department: Student Meal Program (8211)

Description

Working in a team environment, with a great group of individuals in a vibrant University setting? Enjoy the perks of a structured schedule, summer flexibility, generous Paid Time Off and paid holiday time. The benefits don't stop there! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes free tuition for yourself, your spouse and dependents! A generous retirement plan along with our Health, Dental, Life Insurance and voluntary benefits. If you'd like to join the Husson Community, review the job description below and apply now! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications provided on the application.

Examples of Duties

The overall purpose of this job is to assist in the basic food preparation and service of meals:

• Serve and maintain food quantities for large numbers of people
• Assist with general cleaning chores in the dining area and kitchen
• Set up, break down and maintain independent serveries
• Provide assistance with catered functions
• Provide guidance to student employees
• Be well groomed and wear the proper issued uniform
• Assist with stocking as requested
• Participate in training, as well as other departmental function requirements
• Other duties as requested

Typical Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience:
Six months of culinary experience preferred

Knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Ability to operate and maintain production equipment
• Basic knife skills, and the ability to grill, sauté, roast, broil, and fry food
• Knowledge of proper/safe time and temperature for food handling
• Ability to operate small kitchen equipment, including Robo-coup, mandolin, mixers, emersion blenders, potato peeler, etc.
• Must have good customer service skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a team
• Serve-Safe Certified, or the ability to become certified
• Must have non-slip shoes to be worn daily
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Required to occasionally push and pull equipment on wheels that weighs up to 150 pounds.

Supplemental Information

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

**Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.**

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Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our website at Husson University for a complete list of benefits.

Address: 1 College Circle
Bangor, Maine, 04401 Bangor, ME, 04401

Website: http://www.husson.edu