Campus Dining Cook – Fast-Paced, Flavorful Meals

Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College; Washington; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Gettysburg College Dining Services is seeking a motivated Cook to join our culinary team on a temporary basis. The role focuses on preparing high-quality hot and cold items for students, faculty, staff, and guests following recipes and daily production sheets.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of food service experience, and a willingness to work as part of a fast-paced team. Daily work includes catering support, safety, and accurate production records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of food service experience highly desired.
• Institutional food preparation experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items according to recipes and daily production sheets
• Cook menu items to order in areas such as Sauté, Chef’s Table, Pizza, & Smart Eats
• Prepare and bake pizzas and toppings using proper cooking techniques
• Adjust production quantities based on participation, waste, and menu changes
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and team members to plan and execute daily menus
• Support students with special dietary needs and food allergies
• Assist with the setup, delivery, and dish-up of food for catered campus events
• Maintain accurate food production and usage records
• Ensure all food is properly labeled, stored, and handled according to safety standards
• Clean and sanitize all work areas and equipment, maintaining a “clean as you go” kitchen
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and effectively

Skills

Food preparation

Knife handling

Follow instructions

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Gettysburg College Dining Services is seeking a motivated Cook to join our culinary team on a temporary basis. The role focuses on preparing high-quality hot and cold items for students, faculty, staff, and guests following recipes and daily production sheets.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of food service experience, and a willingness to work as part of a fast-paced team. Daily work includes catering support, safety, and accurate production records.