Company:
National Center for Atmospheric Research
Location: Boulder
Closing Date: 06/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Job Description Summary:
UCAR is excited to announce the job opening for the Cook at Foothills Campus Cafeteria. This position is responsible for preparing and serving food in any of the UCAR cafes for day-to-day operations, special events, conferences, and catering.
Position Details:
Visa Sponsored Job:
No
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Job Location:
Boulder, Colorado
Position Type & Term:
Full time, Regular
Compensation Range:
Hiring Range: $21.57 /hour
*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*
Application Notes
This position will be posted until 11/7/2024 .
Required application materials:
(Attach ) Resume
(Complete) Questionnaire - Within the application, you will be prompted to provide answers to the questions below:
1) How do you foster a respectful and productive work relationship where team members feel comfortable keeping each other accountable?
2) How do you know if you're creating an environment where your coworkers feel comfortable around you, and value your input, and productivity?
3) Are you comfortable doing something different every day? How do you prepare yourself to do something new the day prior or at the beginning of the day and how do you manage the workload?
4) Tell us about a time when you tried to help someone correct a mistake. Tell us why it turned out good if it did; and if not, what could you have done differently?
Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.
What You Will Do
Here is a brief outline of what one would expect to be responsible for in this role.
Daily Operations
Education & Experience
UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and our Diversity & Inclusion: A Welcoming Workplace site.
Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!
Commitment to Job Application Fairness
Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.
Some Final Considerations
At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.
Flexible Work
At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.
Export Control
All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.
Visa Wait Times
Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.
UCAR is excited to announce the job opening for the Cook at Foothills Campus Cafeteria. This position is responsible for preparing and serving food in any of the UCAR cafes for day-to-day operations, special events, conferences, and catering.
Position Details:
Visa Sponsored Job:
No
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Job Location:
Boulder, Colorado
Position Type & Term:
Full time, Regular
Compensation Range:
Hiring Range: $21.57 /hour
*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*
Application Notes
This position will be posted until 11/7/2024 .
Required application materials:
(Attach ) Resume
(Complete) Questionnaire - Within the application, you will be prompted to provide answers to the questions below:
1) How do you foster a respectful and productive work relationship where team members feel comfortable keeping each other accountable?
2) How do you know if you're creating an environment where your coworkers feel comfortable around you, and value your input, and productivity?
3) Are you comfortable doing something different every day? How do you prepare yourself to do something new the day prior or at the beginning of the day and how do you manage the workload?
4) Tell us about a time when you tried to help someone correct a mistake. Tell us why it turned out good if it did; and if not, what could you have done differently?
Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.
What You Will Do
Here is a brief outline of what one would expect to be responsible for in this role.
Daily Operations
- Assist in food preparation for daily cafe operations - ensuring variety, quality, and safe handling of ingredients.
- Comprehend & follow recipes.
- Willingness to work with all products and ingredients.
- Ensure food production amounts are met with minimal waste.
- Assist in the preparation of a variety of food items for special functions which may include appetizers, entrees, salads, and desserts as directed by the Chef and requested on the banquet event order.
- Attend pre-event meetings with Chef & catering staff, when requested.
- Assist with food presentation & displays.
- Assist with closing responsibilities to include proper food storage, cleaning & sanitizing.
- Organize and set all areas of workstation and service line
- Understand portion size and plate presentation.
- Ensure a positive cafe experience by serving customers in a timely and appropriately friendly manner.
- Exhibit good self-management skills - ensuring quality output with minimal supervision.
Education & Experience
- At least two years of experience in the food service industry.
- ServSafe certified, or ability to successfully obtain certification.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Work hours, including mornings & afternoons for day-to-day operations, and evenings & weekends for special functions.
- Multitask in a high-volume, customer-oriented, deadline-driven environment.
- Process & prioritize information received from a variety of sources.
- Work both independently, and as an effective member of a team.
- Attention to the details of daily kitchen operations, including traffic flow and team needs.
- Hot and cold food preparation to include appetizers, salad items, entrees, desserts, etc.
- Short-order grill cooking to include full scope of breakfast and lunch.
- Kitchen equipment to include slicers, steamers, food processors, ovens, fryers, etc.
- Math to determine serving sizes, and estimate quantities of food to prepare.
- Safe practices in food safety, sanitation, and service - ServSafe certified preferred.
- POS system and sales transaction basics.
- Professional appearance, demeanor, and positive outlook.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:
- Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities
- UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one
- Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)
- 10 paid holidays
- 10 days of sick leave each year
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary
- EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and our Diversity & Inclusion: A Welcoming Workplace site.
Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!
Commitment to Job Application Fairness
Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.
Some Final Considerations
At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.
Flexible Work
At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.
Export Control
All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.
Visa Wait Times
Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.
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