"Cook Coordinator - Lead Cook Coordinator"

Job Description

The mission of the Inver Hills Community College (IHCC) food service/coffee shop operation is to provide a convenient, affordable, healthy, and efficient source for food and beverages on campus for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of IHCC. This position will provide services for necessary for operations, including, but not limited to menu/recipe development; pricing decisions; inventory controls; preparation and service of all food items; ordering of all food and beverages, kitchen and service supplies, and cleaning supplies necessary for the smooth operation of the coffee shop.

This position is responsible for training all student employees in appropriate standards. They ensure that cleanliness standards are continuously maintained per Minnesota Department of Health guidelines. The position requires ServSafe licensing. They also will assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the food service seating areas, including the cleanup of food and beverages served to customers. The position will be responsible for ensuring the upkeep of all kitchen and coffee shop equipment and will request service as needed. The position will also manage campus catering events ordered through the coffee shop.

Please note this is a full-time seasonal position that will work only during the academic year (August-May), and will be off during school breaks.

Salary Range

$22.40 - $30.89 / Hour; $46,771 - $64,498/ Year.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience as a cook in a large restaurant, cafeteria, school, hospital, or equivalent experience in large volume cooking and food preparation; or completion of a 9- month or longer full-time vocational/technical school program in commercial cooking or commercial food preparation. (Completion of a 9 month or longer vocational/technical school program in commercial baking will substitute for 6 months of experience as a cook, as listed above.)

OR

Three years experience as a baker in a commercial bakery, large restaurant, cafeteria, school, hospital, or equivalent experience in large volume baking.

Preferred Qualifications

ServSafe certification. (Ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date)

Previous retail food service and menu development; including, but not limited to, using cash registers, pricing of items, invoicing, troubleshooting equipment issues, and inventory.

Experience with purchasing, marketing, and display of items.

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community.

Ability to work effectively in a busy environment, while providing direction to a team. Skills in Customer service sufficient to (1) perform duties described above with courtesy, respect, and interest in positive problem solving; (2) promptly respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.

Proficiency with personal computers and software such as Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Outlook.

Physical Requirements

Requires daily moving and/or transporting things (such as supplies, food, beverages, equipment, etc.) weighing up to 50 pounds. Physical dexterity of hands and fingers is essential.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday; 6:45am - 3:15pm

Telework

No

Application Procedure

The required documents listed below must be included in your application to be considered for initial review. If not submitted, your application will be marked as incomplete:

• Current Resume: Resume must include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Transcript (Optional)

Internal Applicants: All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for âœBrowse Jobs â“ Employees❠in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

External Applicants: Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday.

Contact

If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Angela Loza, HR Coordinator at angela.loza@inverhills.edu or hr@inverhills.edu and or at 651-450-3371.

If you experience any issues while submitting your application or creating an account please contact careers@minnstate.edu for assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

About Inver Hills Community College

Inver Hills Community College is an accredited 2-year college in the Southeast suburbs of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis St. Paul, Minnesota. We offer nearly 40 programs and hundreds of classes for students of all ages and backgrounds. At Inver Hills, we are dedicated to advancing the power and promise of education. This vision guides our daily work and captures the spirit of our campus.. Through career exploration and professional preparation, our graduates leave Inver Hills fully prepared to launch their careers or pursue further education at a four-year institution.

Inver Hills is aligned with Dakota County Technical College (DCTC). Located nine miles away on County Road 42 via U.S. Route 52, DCTC offers a broad range of professional, technical, and liberal arts programs that complement academic programs at Inver Hills. Both Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.