Cook I - Iowa Staffing : Job Details

Are you passionate about cooking and ready to build your skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? ISU Dining is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Cook I staff across multiple dining locations on campus. Whether you've worked in food service, hospitality, or customer-facing roles, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and serve meals using recipes and standard cooking techniques appropriate to each setting
• Cook food for various dietary needs by following specific guidelines
• Safely manage food and supply inventory, including storage, labeling, tracking, and usage records
• Train and assist student or support staff on daily tasks
• Maintain a clean kitchen and follow safety and sanitation protocols
• Contribute to a positive, reliable, and team-oriented work environment

What You'll Get:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance starting your first day
• Competitive retirement options with generous university contributions
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay Enjoy Holidays OFF!
• A free meal with every shift worked
• A consistent schedule to support work-life balance

Why ISU Dining?

With over 25 campus dining locations, ISU Dining offers a wide range of food venues and service styles. We focus on fresh food, friendly service, and creating an environment where employees can learn, grow, and thrive.

To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-###-#### or Toll Free: 1-877-###-####.

Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) ###-#### or Toll-Free: (877) ###-####. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) ###-####.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website.