Employment Opportunities

Are you a passionate cook seeking a rewarding career opportunity? We are seeking a talented and dedicated Cook to join our team and contribute to the exceptional dining experience we provide to our campus community. This is a full time benefit eligible position that offers health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, disability, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, vacation/sick accrual and holiday pay. Apply today!

Responsible for the timely, proper preparation of all food items as required by daily menus, recipes, or work sheets, under the direction of appropriate supervisory personnel. Responsible for assuring correct portion sizes as well as proper temperatures of all prepared items. Responsible for maintaining a sanitary kitchen and following all safety and sanitation policies and procedures. Meets and greets the customer in a respectful, yet friendly manner and assures customer satisfaction. Effectively communicates (written and spoken) directly with other employees and staff members in English and in a pleasant and professional manner. Coordinates food preparation with a kitchen staff. Monitors all products to assure high quality.

*Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.
*Must be able to write and communicate effectively in English.
*Must be able to listen attentively to supervisors and other employees.
*Must be able to exert well paced mobility for periods up to four (4) hours in length.
*Must have the ability to lift supplies and equipment up to 40 pounds in weight repeatedly.
*Must be able to bend, stoop and possess finger dexterity for periods up to four (4) hours at a time.
*Must be able to stand for up to four (4) hours at a time.
*Must be able to read ingredient labeling and follow written instructions and recipes.
*Must have basic math skills.
*Must have the ability to coordinate food preparation with a kitchen staff.
*Must have a minimum of one (1) year cooking experience in a high volume commercial kitchen.
*Must have working knowledge of standard commercial kitchen equipment.
*Must possess proven successful customer service skills.
*Must be able to work independently with the appropriate amount of supervision.
*Must be able to visually differentiate colors for the purposes of food safety.
*Must be able to work when exposed to wet floors, temperature extremes and loud noise.
*Successful completion of Ohio Person-in-Charge food safety training class (or within one year of hire).

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

*Successful cooking experience of two (2) years or more in a high volume a la carte operation.
*Degree or certification from a post-secondary culinary arts training program.
*Proven customer service skills in a work environment of three (3) years or more.
*Managerial ServSafe certified.
*Demonstrates a professional demeanor.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

This position will begin in August and is 9 months/yr. It is still considered full time and eligible for all full time benefits.

This position is available at the following locations:

Marycrest 3:30pm-11:00pm with rotating weekends.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.