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COOK I

How to Apply

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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 and Monday:** 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM

**Tuesday and Wednesday:** OFF

**Thursday through Saturday:** 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM

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 (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

**Department** : M|Dining - South Quad

**Hourly Rate:** $19.83 - $20.49

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

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

263737

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

5/19/2025 - 5/24/2025

Salary

$41,246.40 - $42,619.20

Career Interest

Hospitality

Service/Maintenance (AFSCME Union)