The University of Alaska Southeast seeks a dedicated Cook to join our fast-paced team at the Lakeside Grill and Market. We are looking for an experienced culinary professional who thrives in an energetic, student-centered environment and is passionate about providing high-quality, cost-effective meals for our campus community.
As a core member of UAS Food Services, you will collaboratively plan, prep, and execute scratch-made meals for up to 150 daily customers. Beyond grill and hotline cooking, this dynamic role involves delivering excellent customer service, mentoring student employees, upholding strict safety standards, and supporting catered campus events.
Unlike traditional food service roles, working at UAS offers a work-life balance and a great compensation package. Benefits include comprehensive health and life insurance options, generous paid time off, and the Employee Tuition Waiver—covering university tuition for you, your spouse, and eligible dependents. If you have a strong foundation in restaurant or institutional cooking and enjoy a collaborative setting, we want you on our team!
Minimum Qualifications:
High school graduation and at least two years of active restaurant cooking experience, specifically with hands-on experience on the grill and hot line service or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Demonstrated training and practical experience with health, safety, and sanitation regulations. Proven ability to plan, cook, and execute menus for large groups (up to 150 customers per meal).
Preferred Qualifications: Advanced foundational knowledge of food service operations. Active food worker card or safe food handling certification. Specialized culinary skills in baking, ethnic cuisines, vegetarian meals, or low-carb preparations. ServSafe Certification.
Additional Operational Requirements: Must be capable of developing menus and managing portion controls while strictly adhering to a maximum 35% raw food cost target, ensuring consistent financial viability for the operation.
Position Details:
This position is located on the UAS campus in Juneau, AK. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 75, based on education and experience.
We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.
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- To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or [email protected] / 907-786-1214 or [email protected].
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