
University Housing & Dining is seeking Cook I position to join the team at Catlett Marketplace. Under direct supervision, these positions will perform general cooking duties using standardized recipes and instructions as needed. Will also perform other related preparation and sanitization duties as required.
University Dining’s goal at Iowa is to provide wholesome, healthy, and tasty foods prepared daily to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of our students. Our staff is committed to providing sustainable products and services that protect our natural resources. When possible, we purchase locally grown and sustainable foods from our vendors. Our dining areas are vibrant, dynamic places to work and to eat.
Shift for this opening:
Some Cook I openings within University Dining may require working rotating weekend shifts.
About the Division of Student Life:
The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 14 departments that span from Recreation Services to the office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
Interest in and the ability to learn basic computer and keyboarding skills; including the ability to access and draft email correspondence, and the ability to manage electronic time accruals and personal absence requests. Previous experience is highly desired.
Application Details:
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Rebecca Sweere at rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu. Openings will be posted for 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
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Welcoming: We strive for an environment where every voice is heard, emphasize, regular communication, and seek transparency wherever possible.
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• Pioneering discovery
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• Delivery of superb clinical care
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• Preventing and curing disease
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World Class People: Building on our greatest strength.
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For Iowa and the World: Making a difference in quality of life and health for generations.
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In its 2020 rankings of “Best Employer for Diversity," Forbes ranked UI Health Care No. 47 overall among large employers nationwide and No. 10 in its Healthcare & Social category.