**Position Details** Position Information **Requisition Number** TES3071P **Home Org Name** Harris Early Learning Ctr Operating **Division Name** College of Human Sciences **Position Title** TES Kitchen Staff/Assistant Cook-HELC (Birmingham) **Estimated Hours Per Week** 30 **Anticipated Length of Assignment** Ongoing need **Job Summary** **Join Our Team at** Harris Early Learning Center in Birmingham (https://www.harriselc.org/#) **!** Auburn University is proud to manage the **Harris Early Learning Center** in Birmingham, Alabama—a state-of-the-art, accredited preschool serving more than 200 children from six weeks to five years old. We’re looking for dedicated food service professionals to bring their skills and passion to our vibrant, supportive team. This is a **temporary-to-full-time position** with the opportunity to grow into a **permanent role with Auburn University** . It’s a great way to get started, showcase your skills, and build a lasting career with us As part of our kitchen staff, you’ll play a key role in creating a warm, nurturing environment by helping provide healthy, delicious meals that fuel our children’s growth and learning each day. Working alongside the Head Cook and Assistant Cook, you’ll assist with meal preparation and service, and step in to cover shifts when needed—making you an essential part of our operation and the care we provide. If you’re looking for meaningful work where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of children and families, this is the opportunity for you! **About Temporary Employment at Auburn:** 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 forTES .** **Essential Functions** **What You’ll Do:** + Prepare the kitchen for daily meal service and cook assigned meals with care and consistency. + Keep the kitchen and all equipment spotless, safe, and ready for use. + Deliver meals and beverages to classrooms and other areas of the center. + Serve food and drinks to children and staff with a focus on quality and friendliness. + Follow proper food storage and handling procedures to ensure safety and freshness. + Place food and supply orders with vendors, verify invoices, and maintain accurate inventory. + Help purchase additional food or supplies locally when needed to keep the kitchen running smoothly. **Why Work at Auburn?** + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! **Minimum Qualifications** **What We Need From You:** + Ability to read and write. + Food handler’s card. Or must be able to obtain it within 2 weeks after employment. **Desired Qualifications** Experience preparing and serving food Posting Detail Information **Salary Range** $15.00/hour **Work Hours** Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 9:00am-3:30pm **City position is located in:** Birmingham **State position is located:** Alabama **Posting Date** 09/30/2025 **Closing Date** **Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement** It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more. **Special Instructions to Applicants** **Quick Link for Internal Postings** https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56250 **Documents Needed to Apply** **Required Documents** **Optional Documents** 1. Resume