Cook - Defender Deli

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

HSA with employer match

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Earned Wage Access

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Creative Dining Services is hiring a full-time Cook for Dordt University's Defender Deli in Sioux Center, IA. The shift runs Monday through Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, with a focus on high-quality, properly seasoned meals prepared in a safe kitchen.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years cooking experience; a High School diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required. We offer benefits including health coverage, retirement with company match, PTO, holidays, and quarterly bonuses.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Time food production to ensure service readiness.
• Prepare items per recipes to preserve freshness and appeal.
• Utilize batch cooking to control production.
• Follow safe food handling techniques at all times.
• Label and store food with proper dating.
• Maintain temperatures and logs for safety and quality.
• Keep work area clean and sanitized.
• Assist with kitchen operations and inventory as needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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6 days ago Requisition ID: 6911

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Annually

Creative Dining is hiring immediately for a full-time Cook position at Dordt University's Defender Deli.

Shift is Monday thru Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

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

We Offer Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance& HSA Account with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Earned Wage Access
• Retirement Plan with Company Match

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!