Cook

Creative Dining; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dining service at Hope College as a Cook, where you will prepare fresh meals and support a team in a positive kitchen environment. With full-time and part-time options available, you will enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and culinary training. Don't wait—apply today!

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Earned paid time off and quarterly bonuses

401(k) with employer match

Free meals and drinks during shifts

Access to Rouxbe culinary training platform

Free access to the DOW Center fitness facility

Discounts at the Hope College Bookstore

Free on-campus parking pass

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience required.
• Willingness to obtain ServSafe certification if not already certified.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and stay on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to recipe standards with speed and accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and healthy kitchen environment.
• Support teammates and communicate clearly with supervisors.

Skills

Cooking

Team Spirit

Communication

Positive Attitude

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Join the Creative Dining Hospitality team today at Hope College , and become part of something special! Join our diverse team of professionals that provide delicious, sustainable, and nutritious food to over 3000 students.

Creative Dining Services is looking for a full time or part timeCook. We’re looking for energetic, reliable cooks to join our busy college dining team. If you thrive in a fast-moving kitchen, love preparing fresh, high-quality meals, and enjoy working with a supportive crew in a positive environment and no ticket printer, we want to hear from you!

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals to recipe standards with speed and accuracy.
• Keep food fresh, safe, and ready for service using batch cooking and proper storage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and healthy kitchen environment.
• Support teammates and jump in wherever needed—no two days are the same!
• Open or close the kitchen depending on shift.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members.

Experience:

• 2+ years of cooking experience
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain - company will cover cost if not already certified)
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team spirit
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and stay on your feet in a busy kitchen

Benefits:

Full-Time Staff:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Earned paid time off and quarterly bonuses
• 9 Paid holidays

• 401(k) with employer match

• Earn 10% Hope College tuition assistance each year worked for you and/or dependents

Part-Time Staff:

• 24 hours of Holiday Pay after 60 days employed

Part-Time AND Full-Time Staff:

• Free meal and drinks during shifts
• Access to Rouxbe - ACF recognized online culinary training platform used by top-tier establishments like the Waldorf Astoria
• Training through the Hospitality Training Institute of Michigan
• Free access to the DOW Center (fitness facility) after 60 days employed
• Free entry to Hope College sports games and events
• Discounts at the Hope College Bookstore
• Free on-campus parking pass

• Free meal and drinks during shifts

If this sounds like you, why wait? Apply today!

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!