Cook II – Culinary Test Kitchen

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Position Title: Cook II – Culinary Test Kitchen Job Group: Merit Required Minimum Qualifications: - Two years of experience as a Cook I or outside experience in quantity and quality food preparation comparable thereto. Preferred Qualifications: Experience creating or modifying recipes for large-scale food production Understanding of kitchen workflows across different service models (retail, catering, residential dining) Experience training or guiding others in food preparation processes Job Description: Ready to take your culinary skills beyond the line and into something bigger? Iowa State University Dining is hiring a Cook II – Culinary (Test Kitchen) to join our team. This is not your typical cook role. In this position, you will step outside of day-to-day production and help shape how food is prepared across our residential dining locations. You will take ideas—from students, staff, and existing menus—and turn them into clear, scalable recipes that work in real kitchens during real service. Because this role supports multiple locations and meal periods, flexibility is important, including occasional schedule adjustments based on operational needs. We are looking for someone who...