Cook - Defender Deli

Creative Dining Services; Sioux Center, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident 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

Job summary

Creative Dining Services is hiring immediately for a full-time Cook at Dordt University's Defender Deli. Shift is Monday through Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm with a salary range stated as $16.00 to $18.00 annually.

The cook will work within the Dining Services Department to provide high-quality, properly seasoned, nutritious food, while operating in a fiscally responsible and safe manner. You will support the dining services team in all essential functions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Time food production so items are ready for service.
• Prepare food per established recipes to preserve quality.
• Use batch cooking to maintain appropriate production levels.
• Follow safe food handling techniques at all times.
• Store, label, and date food items properly.
• Hold temperatures to ensure food safety.
• Maintain logs for temperatures and related data.
• Keep work area clean and sanitized.
• Open/close kitchen when required and secure areas.
• Maintain a safe, tidy work environment and wear appropriate gear.
• Communicate needs and concerns to supervisor promptly.
• Monitor equipment, report discrepancies, and support kitchen staff.
• Be proactive in communication and assist with ordering/inventory.
• Remove refuse as needed and manage stock as required.

Skills

Cooking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

5 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 immediatelySupport 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!