Job Summary:

The newly remodeled Skyroom restaurant is seeking reliable, skilled line cooks and prep cooks with 1–2 years of professional kitchen experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining kitchen standards, and supporting the culinary team.

Positions Needed:

• 1–2 Dough Makers (7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.)
• 8–10 Line Cooks (varied hours between 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; subject to change based on availability)
• 2 Prep Cooks (varied hours; plating desserts and general prep as needed)

The Skyroom operating hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Closed Saturday & Sunday

Benefits:

• Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays off.
• Free meal for each shift worked.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Experience opportunities working at football games.

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Set up and stock workstations with necessary supplies.
• Ensure food is cooked and presented consistently and attractively.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen equipment.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with prep work and inventory management.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Adapt to changing menus and special dietary requests.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of line cook experience in a professional kitchen
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
• Positive, team-oriented mindset
• Flexibility to work morning or evening shifts

Preferred Qualifcations: 

• Culinary school training or certification
• Familiarity with kitchen ticketing systems and POS integration

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours).
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Manual dexterity to handle knives, kitchen tools, and equipment safely.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach frequently throughout the shift.
• Tolerance for exposure to noise, heat, and cleaning chemicals.

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.

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*updated 07/2025

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*updated 06/2025