Cook

Creative Dining Services; Grayling Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

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Job summary

Creative Dining Services is seeking a Part-Time Cook at Kirtland Community College in Grayling, MI. You will join a culinary team to prepare fresh meals for students, faculty, staff, and guests, upholding quality, safety, and sanitation standards.

You will contribute to a positive dining experience, work in a fast-paced kitchen, and support inventory, prepping, and service operations as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years cooking experience preferred.
• Passion for preparing and serving quality food.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dependability and a positive attitude.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to food safety.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and established procedures.
• Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• ServSafe certification preferred/required as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food according to established recipes and menus.
• Time food production so meals are fresh and ready when service begins.
• Use batch cooking techniques to maintain freshness and minimize food waste.
• Properly season, prepare, portion, and present food to established standards.
• Follow safe food handling practices at all times.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow food safety procedures.
• Label, date, store, and rotate food according to established standards.
• Complete required production and temperature logs.
• Keep the kitchen, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Follow all safety procedures and use protective equipment when needed.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report any issues promptly.
• Assist with opening and/or closing the kitchen when required.
• Help with inventory, ordering, stocking, and pulling supplies.
• Remove refuse and help keep the kitchen and storage areas organized.
• Communicate food production needs, concerns, and equipment issues to management.
• Support your fellow team members and jump in wherever needed to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-focused work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Follow recipes

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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Cook

Grayling, MI, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 6948

Salary Range: $16.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Part‑Time Cook Kirtland Community College | Grayling, MI
Pay: $16–$19 per hour, based on experience

Bring Your Passion for Food to the Kirtland Community!

Do you love creating great food and being part of a team? Are you someone who takes pride in serving delicious, high‑quality meals and making sure every plate is prepared with care?

Creative Dining Services is looking for a Part‑Time Cook to join our team at Kirtland Community College in Grayling, Michigan!

As a Cook, you’ll play an important role in creating a positive dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests. You’ll work alongside a supportive culinary team to prepare fresh, flavorful food while maintaining the highest standards for quality, safety, and sanitation.

If you’re dependable, team‑oriented, and enjoy working in a fast‑paced kitchen environment, we’d love to have you on our team!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare delicious, high‑quality food according to established recipes and menus.

• Time food production so meals are fresh and ready when service begins.

• Use batch cooking techniques to maintain freshness and minimize food waste.

• Properly season, prepare, portion, and present food to established standards.

• Follow safe food handling practices at all times.

• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow food safety procedures.

• Label, date, store, and rotate food according to established standards.

• Complete required production and temperature logs.

• Keep the kitchen, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and sanitary.

• Follow all safety procedures and use protective equipment when needed.

• Monitor kitchen equipment and report any issues promptly.

• Assist with opening and/or closing the kitchen when required.

• Help with inventory, ordering, stocking, and pulling supplies.

• Remove refuse and help keep the kitchen and storage areas organized.

• Communicate food production needs, concerns, and equipment issues to management.

• Support your fellow team members and jump in wherever needed to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team‑focused work environment.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in their work and understands that great food starts with great teamwork!

We’re looking for someone who has:

• At least 2 years of cooking experience preferred.

• A passion for preparing and serving quality food.

• The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced kitchen.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Dependability and a positive attitude.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to food safety.

• The ability to follow recipes, menus, and established procedures.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

• ServSafe Certification preferred/required as applicable.

Why Work for Creative Dining Services?

At Creative Dining Services, we believe work should be more than just a job. It’s about great food, great people, and creating an experience that makes a difference in the community.

When you join CDS, you’ll become part of a team that values collaboration, hospitality, and professional growth.

Here’s What We Offer:

• $16–$19 per hour based on experience

• DailyPay – access your earned wages when you need them

• Paid time off for eligible employees

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• And much, much more!

About Creative Dining Services

Creative Dining Services partners with colleges and universities, Fortune 100 companies, senior living communities, conference centers, K‑12 schools, and camps to provide a different kind of hospitality and facility management experience — one that is fun, innovative, and focused on the community.

We believe food is more than just a meal. It’s an opportunity to bring people together, create connections, and make someone’s day a little better.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you’re a passionate cook who enjoys working with people, creating great food, and being part of a team, we’d love to hear from you!

Come cook with us at Kirtland Community College and be part of the Creative Dining Services team!

Creative Dining Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran-Friendly Employer.