Culinarian I

Overview

Are you passionate about food service and looking for an opportunity to make a difference? USU - Blanding Campus is currently seeking a dedicated Culinarian to join our team on a full-time basis with benefits!

The successful candidate will assist cafeteria staff with food preparation, provide excellent customer service, maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and cafeteria, and assist with periodic cleaning of dormitories. Hours may vary from daytime to evening hours and weekends as needed. 

If you're ready to join a dynamic team and contribute to creating a positive campus experience, we would like you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Assist in the food preparation and cooking in cafeteria as directed by cafeteria staff, ensuring high-quality meals for our students and staff.
• Help wash dishes both in dish room as well as kitchen area.
• Clean personal work space and assist in the nightly and weekly cleaning of the cafeteria and kitchen.
• Assist customers with cash register sales and other needs.
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Help with catered events as needed.
• Assist with periodic deep cleaning of student housing and other related facilities to ensure a comfortable living environment for our students.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Aptitude plus a current food handler’s permit or the ability to obtain one is required.
• Must adhere to the University Travel and Driving Policies.
• Must have the ability to prepare and execute menu items to specification including following recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to clean and maintain station by practicing good safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities and be self-motivated.
• Multitasking and the ability to work in a high stress situation.
• Ability to work flexible hours. Hours may vary from daytime to evening hours and weekends as needed.

Required Documents

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Advertised Salary

ADA

The position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (50 pounds) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects.  Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Additionally, the work environment can include confined or narrow spaces. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.  

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 07/2026

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Old Main Room 405

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322

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(435) 797-1266

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

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U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

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*updated 08/2026