Specialist- Cook (Part-Time, Variable Hour)

Salary: $15.00 - $18.03 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time Staff

Job Number: FY2503977

Closing: 3/14/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem

Division: VP Student Affairs

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking a Specialist - Cook.

Are you tired of the traditional kitchen setting and looking for a more rewarding culinary experience? Do you want to create nutritious and delicious meals that bring smiles to children's faces? Look no further!The Utah Valley University Wee Care Center is seeking an energetic and passionate cook to prepare meals for the children in our center. This role is perfect for someone who loves cooking, enjoys a positive and lively work environment, and takes pride in providing healthy meals that fuel young learners.

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager and/or Assistant Director, the Specialist- Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children enrolled at the Wee Care Center. This role follows a set menu, safe food preparation methods, and federal food program guidelines (CACFP) to ensure compliance with nutrition and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate should have experience with food operations, safety procedures, and nutrition guidelines. This position may also include leading and directing the work of others as needed.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Food Production: Prepare and cook daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and two snacks) following Federal Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. Ensure all food preparation and handling adheres to safe food operation procedures. Deliver meals to classrooms and inspect food preparation and serving areas for compliance with sanitation standards. Completes other kitchen-related tasks as assigned.

• Ensures the safety and needs of the children by thoroughly cleaning and maintaining all equipment in the kitchen. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, food prep areas, and serving stations. Oversees daily dishwashing and ensures all sanitation procedures are followed. Perform routine deep-cleaning and additional kitchen maintenance tasks as assigned. Organizes and completes all required paperwork.

• Oversee and assist kitchen helpers with training, mentoring, and coaching in accordance with sanitation standards, Federal Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and as directed by the Operations Manager and the Assistant Director.

• Food Storage & Inventory Organize and maintain dry storage, coolers, freezers, and other food storage areas. Receive and process food and supply orders according to industry standards and CACFP regulations. Accountable for all supplies needed for the operations of the kitchen.

• Compliance & Paperwork: Work with the Operations Manager to ensure menus and all food program paperwork is completed and meets CACFP requirements.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required and 1 year related experience.Preferred Qualifications

Culinary Arts Degree.

Licenses or Certifications

All applicants need to have a current Utah County Food Handlers Permit, agree to complete CACFP trainings, and CPR training within 14 days of employment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge in common cooking techniques and allowable food substitutions.

• Sanitation principles and industry best practices related to food production.

• Basic nutrition principles and their application to meal planning for children.

• Ability to apply general food safety principles to specific food handling and preparation conditions.

• Strong organizational skills to maintain inventory, ensure efficient food service that

• meets meal deadlines.

• Able to read and interpret recipes, preparation methods, government regulations, and safety instructions.

• Ability to understand and apply sanitation procedures for cleaning and food safety.

• Accurately read and work with measurement units (e.g., grams, ounces, pounds, temperatures, and fractions).

• Follow oral and written instructions precisely.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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