Cook

Creative Dining Services; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Personal time off and paid holidays

Early access to pay

Health insurance options

Company-paid Life Insurance

401K with employer match

Short-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Creative Dining Services at Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa, is seeking a PM Cook to join the Dining Services Department. You will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals, follow established recipes, and ensure food safety while working as part of a cooperative kitchen team.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of cooking experience and a ServSafe certification. We offer full-time benefits including quarterly bonuses, paid time off, early access to pay, health insurance options, life

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Time food production so meals are ready at service time.
• Prepare food items according to established recipes and menus.
• Utilize batch cooking to avoid over/under production.
• Follow safe food handling techniques at all times.
• Store and label food items per standards.
• Maintain proper temperatures for served food.
• Keep logs of temperatures and equipment checks.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized work area.
• Open/close kitchen as required and secure areas.
• Ensure a safe, organized kitchen environment.
• Communicate needs to supervisor promptly.
• Monitor equipment and report discrepancies.
• Support other kitchen staff in essential functions.
• Assist management with ordering and inventory procedures.
• Remove refuse as needed.
• Stock handling tasks as needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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Cook

Crockett, Kathryn Sioux Center, IA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 6551

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Annually

Creative Dining Services at Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa is looking for a PM 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. Everyday is new and exciting!

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:

• What We Have to Offer You
  • Quarterly bonus opportunities (up to 3% of gross pay)
  • Personal time off and paid holidays
  • Early access to pay
  • Your choice of traditional health insurance, including dental and vision, or a health savings account with employee match of up to $1,500 for families.
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • 401K with employer match
  • Short-term disability
  • Employee assistance program for employees and families with free mental health, emotional, financial, and legal support

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!