TES Cook I (Pool)

This is a pooled posting. This posting will remain open for an extended period of time and selected applicants will be contacted as future staffing needs arise.

The College of Human Sciences’ School of Hospitality Management is hiring a  TES Cook I, Culinary Operations Cook.

The TES Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food for customers within the
Hey Day Market Incubation Unit for the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management. This position supports
daily culinary operations by ensuring efficient food preparation, presentation, and service while adhering to
established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards. The role contributes to a positive customer experience
and supports the instructional and operational goals of the hospitality program.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU student employees are not eligible for TES.

• Assists in preparing the kitchen for daily service by setting up workstations, organizing supplies, and
preparing assigned menu items according to established recipes, quality standards, and portion guidelines.
• Helps maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment by following food safety regulations and
properly cleaning equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Supports meal service by transporting prepared food and beverages to designated service areas efficiently
and safely.
• Contributes to a positive dining experience by providing courteous, timely, and customer‑focused meal and
beverage service.
• Assists with storing, labeling, rotating, and handling food products and supplies to maintain freshness, reduce
waste, and meet safety requirements.
• Helps with receiving and organizing food and supply deliveries, verifying accuracy under supervision, and
assisting with basic inventory tasks.
• Supports the sourcing of food and supply items from approved local vendors when needed, following
purchasing guidelines and budget parameters as directed.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in food services including food preparation, commercial kitchen operations, use of professional cooking equipment, or related culinary environment.