Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
TES2712P
Home Org Name
Harris Early Learning Ctr Operating
Division Name
College of Human Sciences
Position Title
Kitchen Staff (Assistant Cook) - Early Learning Center
Estimated Hours Per Week
30
Anticipated Length of Assignment
Ongoing need
Job Summary
Auburn University manages the Harris Early Learning Center in Birmingham, Alabama, and we're looking for food service professionals like you to join our vibrant and supportive team in our state-of-the-art accredited preschool facility for over 200 children ranging in age from six weeks to five years old.
Our kitchen staff is critical to the operation of our center, and the care we provide our children. This position will support the Head Cook and Assistant Cook to prepare and serve meals. In addition to a regular work schedule, the Kitchen Assistant will fill in when Cooks are on leave.
About Temporary Employment at Auburn:
As a Harris Early Learning Center Assistant Cook, you will be an Auburn University employee.
This position is part-time/temporary, and falls under the Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus.
Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
- Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
- Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
- Assistance with special projects
- Seasonal work
- Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU students are not eligible for TES.
Essential Functions
What You'll Do: - Keep kitchen and equipment used in meal preparation area cleaned and sanitized properly
- Assist in kitchen setup and food preparation
- Utilize proper storage and handling procedures on all food supplies
- Set up and deliver classroom bins for all breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack meals
Why Work at Auburn?
Minimum Qualifications
What We Need From You: - Ability to read and write
- Food handler's card. Or must be able to obtain it within 2 weeks after employment.
Desired Qualifications
Experience preparing and serving food
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$15.00/hour
Work Hours
Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 9:00am-3:30pm
City position is located in:
Birmingham
State position is located:
Alabama
Posting Date
02/19/2025
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
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