COOK I
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Job Summary When business needs fluctuate throughout the year, Michigan Dining will offer work assignments based on availability and selected through the seniority-driven bidding process. Work assignments may be required in other departments to ensure year-round work schedules for all staff members that want that, seasonal leave requests may be approved on a year by year basis at the unit discretion.
What You'll Do As a Cook I for Michigan Dining you will follow standardized recipes for all meals either in a back-of-house production kitchen or a front-of-house station. Prepare food items ensuring we maintain accurate nutritional standards, great taste, and visual presentation. Communicate daily with culinary and management staff regarding essential issues to appropriate staff members: i.e. production problems, sanitation, quality issues, health and safety issues, and maintenance issues.
Why Work at Michigan? - Earn a Living Wage - Positions range from $18-$22 per hour, with annual increases.
- Locations near AATA bus routes, with free bus fare for employees.
- Work-Life Balance - consistent schedules and paid holidays.
- Diverse and Inclusive Environment - work in a culture that values creativity, difference, and inclusivity.
- Culinary Excellence - MDining has received national recognition for culinary achievements.
- Unbeatable Benefits - health, dental, vision, and matched retirement contributions.
- Growth opportunities - continuing education and tuition assistance, culinary certifications
Required Qualifications - Proficiency in English and ability to interpret instructions.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends & holidays.
- Prior food production experience as a short-order cook or line cook in a restaurant; knowledge of the methods and equipment used in the preparation and serving of food.
- Maintain a static position for extended periods of time while preparing food.
- Routinely move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Work Schedule Sunday through Thursday: 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Friday and Saturday: OFF
Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes .
Additional Information Department : M Dining - East Quad
Hourly Rate: $19.83 - $20.49
Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail Job Opening ID 262263
Working Title COOK I
Job Title COOK I
Work Location Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work Onsite
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Organizational Group Dsa Housing Services
Department MI Dining - Administration
Posting Begin/End Date 5/26/2025 - 5/31/2025
Salary $41,246.40 - $42,619.20
Career Interest Hospitality
Service/Maintenance (AFSCME Union)
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