Aggie Commons Supervisory Cook
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
Overview
The Aggie Commons Supervisory Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals in a fast-paced, team-oriented campus dining environment. This position requires an ability to lead a team in addition to culinary knowledge, strong organizational skills, attention to food safety, and a commitment to providing excellent service to students, faculty, staff, and campus guests. The Supervisory Cook works collaboratively with Dining team members to ensure meals are prepared efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with Utah State University Dining Services standards.
Hours Sunday-Thursday 3PM-11PM. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as operational needs require.
Benefits of working for Dining Services
- We work with your school schedule & support you as a student first
- Learn skills that will last your whole life
- Free meal for every shift you work
- Great Work Environment & Social Atmosphere
- Excellent Employee Recognition Program
- Conveniently on Campus near classes and housing
- Get paid to make lifelong friendships with people of diverse backgrounds and fields of study
Responsibilities
- Lead team with motivation and fair shift assignment
- Manage cost control through yeild & waste as well as inventory management
- Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and portion guidelines to ensure identical precision in flavor, texture, & presentation.
- Ensure all food is prepared and served in compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
- Assist with food preparation, inventory rotation, and proper storage using First In, First Out (FIFO) practices.
- Monitor product quality and communicate any concerns regarding ingredients, equipment, or food safety to supervisors.
- Work collaboratively with cooks, supervisors, chefs, and other Dining Services staff to ensure efficient meal production and excellent customer service.
- Assist with menu implementation and provide feedback to support menu improvements and operational efficiency.
- Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and according to established procedures.
- Maintain a professional, respectful, and positive working relationship with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
- Support special events, catering, and other Dining Services operations as assigned.
- Perform opening, closing, and cleaning duties to ensure kitchen readiness for daily operations.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Leadership experience & skill
- Advanced proficiency with knife handling
- Proficiency with cooking techniques, food preparation, and safe food handling practices.
- Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Food Handler Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in institutional, commercial, or high-volume food service.
- Experience using commercial kitchen equipment and preparing food in large quantities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team while demonstrating professionalism and respect for others.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standardized recipes.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
- Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
- Answer the following during your application:
- Are you regularly available to work Sunday-Thursday 3PM-11PM?
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
$18.00/hrADA
This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, steam, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, sharp and hot objects, and/or loud noises.
College/Department Highlights
Dining Services is behind the scenes throughout campus doing all we can to “Create an Excellent College Experience” for students, faculty, staff, visitors, family, and our employees. Providing fuel to keep the hungry minds on campus moving and learning throughout the day is our passion. Whether it’s a cup coffee to get the day started, a snack to push through a study session, or an elegant meal to support the fundraising efforts of administration, we’re dedicated to serving the needs of Utah State University every day. We know what we do is more than just making food, we’re nourishing the future.
University Highlights
As Utah’s student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world. With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation’s second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.
USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when it named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
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*updated 10/26
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*updated 08/2026