Cook

Creative Dining Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Creative Dining Services is seeking a Cook in Grand Rapids, MI. The PM shift runs 12pm–8:30pm with weekend rotation, and the role focuses on quality, properly seasoned, nutritious meals prepared in volume while maintaining safety and cost controls.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years cooking experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and dependable transportation. We offer full-time employment with competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a company 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Time food production to ensure service readiness.
• Prepare items per recipes to preserve freshness, quality and appeal.
• Utilize batch cooking to control production.
• Utilize safe food handling practices at all times.
• Label and date stored foods per standards.
• Maintain logs of temperatures and temperatures in cooling units and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized work area.
• Open/close the kitchen when required, including securing areas and turning on/off equipment.
• Assist with ordering and inventory procedures.
• Keep work area organized and communicate needs to supervisor in a timely manner.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Cook

Newcomer, Brady Grand Rapids, MI, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 6846

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 Hourly

**EVERY OTHER WEEKEND OFF**

Davenport University is looking for a cook with knowledge in multiple areas of the kitchen and common cooking techniques in volume cooking.

PM Shift 12pm-8:30pm with weekend rotation

Creative Dining Services is looking for a Cook. As the cook, works within the Dining Services Department to ensure that high quality, properly seasoned, nutritious food is being provided throughout the operation, in a fiscally responsible and safe manner. Works cooperatively as a valued member of the dining services team, assisting with any aspect of the dining services program necessary.

Core Responsibilities:

• Time food production such that all food is ready at the time of service
• Prepare food items according to established recipes and menus ina manner in whichpreserves food freshness,qualityand appeal
• Utilize batch cooking techniques to avoid over or under production
• Utilize safe food handling techniques at all times
• Store food items according to established standards of practice;utilizeproper labeling and dating
• Hold prepared food items atappropriate temperatures(below 40° if cold, above 135° if hot)
• Maintain established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.)
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area
• Follow established work rules and regulations; ready for work in the kitchen, in uniform, at the scheduled time
• If work shift requires, properly open and/or close the kitchen - unlocking/locking doors & secured areas, and turning on/turningoff ofall equipment essential to the operation
• Maintain a safe,tidyand well-organized work environmentat all times; clean up spills quickly, wear protective gear as needed (ie: slicer glove), and store wares safely
• Communicate needs and concernsregardingfood production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately, andin a timely manner
• Monitor kitchen equipment for proper functioning; report any discrepancies to supervisorimmediately
• Support other kitchen employees in assuring that the essential functions of the kitchen are performed adequately and appropriately
• Be proactive in communication; monitor communication posting areas closely
• Assistmanagement personnel in ordering and inventory procedures
• Removal of refuse as needed
• Putting away/Pulling stock as needed

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but notrequired
• Dependable transportation

We Offer Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off
• Daily Pay

About Creative Dining Services
Creative Dining Services partners with college, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers and K-12 schools and camps to provide a different kind of hospitality and facility management services experience - one that’s fun, innovative, and focused on your community. Why? Because that's how it should be.
Creative Dining Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran-Friendly!