What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Assistant Cook, PM Shift position at University of Colorado Boulder?
Summary
Job Summary
CU Boulder's Mountain Research Station located in Nederland, CO is seeking an Assistant Cook for our PM shift!
Under the direction of the PM Kitchen Lead, this position will help to prepare, cook, serve, and clean-up dinner meals for guests visiting or staying at the Mountain Research Station. Dinner meals often consist of 20-50 people but occasionally up to 100 people. This position often only works with the kitchen lead to perform all kitchen activities so willingness to participate in the full process from start to final clean-up is critical to success. This is a temporary opportunity anticipated to last from mid-May 2025 through mid-Sept 2025.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Located at 9500 feet in the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies, the Mountain Research Station is an interdisciplinary facility for the Arctic and Alpine Research Institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and provides research and educational opportunities for scientists, students, and the general public. The Mountain Research Station offers a phenomenal work setting with an opportunity to support critical research and education. Please visit our web site at http://www.colorado.edu/mrs/ for more information.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The hourly range for this part-time position is $20.00 - $24.00
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .
Be Statements
Be collaborative. Be resourceful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
Please apply by April 7, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Job Summary
CU Boulder's Mountain Research Station located in Nederland, CO is seeking an Assistant Cook for our PM shift!
Under the direction of the PM Kitchen Lead, this position will help to prepare, cook, serve, and clean-up dinner meals for guests visiting or staying at the Mountain Research Station. Dinner meals often consist of 20-50 people but occasionally up to 100 people. This position often only works with the kitchen lead to perform all kitchen activities so willingness to participate in the full process from start to final clean-up is critical to success. This is a temporary opportunity anticipated to last from mid-May 2025 through mid-Sept 2025.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Located at 9500 feet in the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies, the Mountain Research Station is an interdisciplinary facility for the Arctic and Alpine Research Institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and provides research and educational opportunities for scientists, students, and the general public. The Mountain Research Station offers a phenomenal work setting with an opportunity to support critical research and education. Please visit our web site at http://www.colorado.edu/mrs/ for more information.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Prepare, cook, serve, and clean-up of meals.
- All meals are scheduled and serve 20-50 people.
- The ability to work at a fast pace to meet serving time windows is critical to success.
- Core hours from May 19, 2025 - Sept 2025 are Mon - Sat from 3-8pm. Some weekends no hours, some weekends more hours, flexibility required.
- Part time (20-30 hrs) from June 2nd – Aug 20th; after Aug 20th only occasional weekends.
The hourly range for this part-time position is $20.00 - $24.00
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .
Be Statements
Be collaborative. Be resourceful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- 6 months experience in a food preparation / cook position. Education may substitute for experience.
- Ability to work weekdays and weekends as needed. Actual hours will depend on guest numbers and dates and will vary throughout the summer.
- Reliable transportation is required.
- Food safety knowledge.
- Ability to work at a fast pace.
- Experience with prep and cooking practices to accommodate food allergies and preferences including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, etc.
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
Please apply by April 7, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
