Cook

Creative Dining Services; Muskegon Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

And much, much more!

Job summary

Creative Dining Services is seeking a Cook at Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, MI. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of cooking experience, with a High School diploma or equivalent preferred and ServSafe certification.

The role involves preparing meals to recipes, batch cooking, safe food handling, proper food storage, temperature control, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen in a team environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Time food production so items are ready at service.
• Prepare items according to recipes ensuring freshness and appeal.
• Utilize batch cooking to control production.
• Use safe food handling techniques at all times.
• Store food with proper labeling and dating.
• Hold items at correct temperatures and maintain logs.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized work area and follow rules.
• Open/close kitchen as needed and secure equipment.
• Monitor equipment function and report discrepancies.
• Support other kitchen staff and communicate needs promptly.
• Assist with ordering and inventory procedures.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Job description

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Cook

Muskegon CC, Muskegon, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 6976

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Creative Dining Services is looking for a Cook to join our team at Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, MI . 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 in a manner in which preserves food freshness, quality and 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; utilize proper labeling and dating
• Hold prepared food items at appropriate 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/turning off of all equipment essential to the operation
• Maintain a safe, tidy and well-organized work environment at all times; clean up spills quickly, wear protective gear as needed (ie: slicer glove), and store wares safely
• Communicate needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately, and in a timely manner
• Monitor kitchen equipment for proper functioning; report any discrepancies to supervisor immediately
• 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
• Assist management 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 not required
• ServSafe Certification

We Offer Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off
• And much, much more!

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!