What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cold Food Preparer position at University of North Dakota?
Lead Cold Food Preparer
- 498395
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Dining Residence
- Dining/Food Service
- Full-time Staff
- Closing on: Aug 6 2026
Salary/Position Classification
- $17.85-$22.00 Hourly, Dependent on Experience, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
- 40 hours per week
- Typical shift 12:30pm-9:00pm
- This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus.
Purpose of Position
The purpose of this position it to prepare, produce and serve products in the cold foods department in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner.
Duties & Responsibilities
Cold Food Production
- Prepares all salads items and fresh fruit as scheduled
- Preps salad and fruit ahead for the next meals
- Prepares all the condiments and salad dressing for the cold table in service areas
- Sets up and maintains the salad and condiment bars
- Follows large quantity recipes and scales recipes up or down as needed
Supervises and directs staff/students
- Assigns Full time, part time and student staff to specific positions and responsibilities/training
- Assigns staff on specific tasks with a timeline for completion
- Instructs servers on portion size and proper method of serving
- Insures the salad, deli, soup, rice, and taco bars are set up and replenished with food to prevent shortage and rotated to insure freshness
- Notify Production Manager of any product issues – shortages/longs to ensure high quality product
Follows all safety, sanitation, and HACCP policies and procedures
- Accurately completes temperature logs
- Responsible for maintaining high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in the production, serving and storage of food
- Stores leftover salads and desserts after meal service according to food safety guidelines
- Oversees proper rotation of all prepped items, also making sure that they are disposed of correctly with Lean Path as necessary
- Oversees product rotation in assigned areas
Required Competencies
- Time management, planning and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment.
- Ability to stand on feet 3-4 hours and move 45-50 lbs as necessary
- Ability to read and comprehend reports and basic math skills to complete reports
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Is customer and student orientated
- Ability to motivate and supervise others
- Works well with college age students
- Self-managed
- Have an optimistic attitude, high degree of integrity, and a strong work ethic
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience interpreting and accurately executing recipes, production instructions, and food preparation guidelines
- Experience using materials and equipment used in the food industry
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- ServSafe certified
- Experience working in large quantity food production
- One year of food service preparation experience
- One year leadership and supervisory experience
Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.
Position Benefits
Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.
Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.
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Need help?
Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit.
Veteran’s Preference
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.
EEO Statement
The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.
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