Cook, Mid Shift, Cafes and Stores, IU Dining and Hospitality

Department Information

IU Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands Indiana University's (IU) core values of education, innovation, tradition which embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality.

IU Dining supports the IU community and our guests by serving fresh, delicious, sustainably sourced cuisine in welcoming dining halls and eateries.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food items according to standardized recipes and portion sizes.
• Helps to make sure the station is stocked with supplies for the meal.
• Works with standardized recipes; follows instructions to prepare and serve food for their station.

General Responsibilities

• Prepares food items according to menus and numbers of portions to be served, under direct supervision.
• Receives and stores food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Moves food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Weighs or measures ingredients.
• Uses manual and/or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
• Washes, peels, and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Assures that the kitchen is equipped with all necessary food and cooking items for scheduled meals.
• Informs supervisors when supplies are low or equipment is not working properly.
• Cleans galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Removes trash and cleans kitchen garbage containers.
• Trains and assists new employees.
• Assists in other kitchen departments as time permits.