Cook - Dining Service (FT & PT)

Green Lake Conference Center; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Lake Conference Center is seeking full-time and part-time Cooks to join the Dining Services Team as valued members of our guest-focused operation. You will handle hot and cold food preparation, uphold quality and safety standards, and contribute to an excellent dining experience for guests.

Compensation ranges from $17 to $22 per hour, with rotating shifts across early morning to evening hours. This role supports our mission in a welcoming, community-centered setting at GLCC in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in kitchen operations, cooking, and/or food service is required.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and coordinate with the Dining Services Team Members to monitor food production and ensure timely, efficient service.
• Prepare meals by following established recipes and procedures, ensuring food quality and consistency.
• Respond to guest inquiries with professionalism and enthusiasm regarding dietary needs.
• Follow all food safety guidelines, sanitation practices, and cleanliness guidelines to ensure a safe kitchen and dining environment.
• Identify and report maintenance needs for Dining Services equipment to ensure reliable operation.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Lift 50 lbs

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Green Lake, WI 54941

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: None

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Position Overview: Green Lake Conference Center (GLCC) is seeking full-time and part-time Cooks to join as a Dining Services Team Member. This role is responsible for all aspects of hot and cold food preparation, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring adherence to sanitation and food safety guidelines, while ensuring an excellent dining experience for guests. Pay ranging from $17-$22 hour per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Service: Plan, prepare, and coordinate with the Dining Services Team Members to monitor food production and ensure timely, efficient service in all areas.
• Food Production: Prepare meals by following established recipes and procedures, ensuring food quality and consistency. Accurately estimate and prepare the right quantity of food to meet guest demand.
• Guest Engagement: Be knowledgeable about dietary needs and respond to guest inquiries with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Food Safety, Sanitation, & Cleanliness: Follow all food safety guidelines, sanitation practices, and cleanliness guidelines to ensure a safe kitchen and dining environment.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety procedures when handling chemicals, kitchen items, and operating equipment, ensuring a safe environment for employees, yourself, and guests. Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work Area Organization: Maintain clean, orderly, and well-organized areas to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure easy access to supplies. Keep the kitchen areas clean and organized.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Dining Team to monitor food production and ensure an efficient flow of service. Work collaboratively with the Dining Services Team to deliver the highest quality food for guests.
• Equipment Maintenance Reporting: Identify and report any maintenance needs for Dining Services equipment to ensure reliable operation and to minimize downtime.
• Communication & Reporting: Effectively communicate with dining staff, fellow team members, and supervisors regarding any incidents, needs, or issues.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the overall operations of the Dining Services department.

Qualifications & Skills

• Alignment with GLCC’s mission and values.
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Prior experience in kitchen operations, cooking, and/or food service is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical labor, standing, bending, and walking, for extended periods.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and dining environment.
• Exposure to hot water, potentially slippery floors, garbage disposals, and cleaning chemicals.
• Dependable, responsible, reliable with a cooperative attitude, and a willingness to learn
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to work independently, or part of a team, with minimal supervision.

Schedule & Commitment

Full-time and Part-time positions available with flexible scheduling based on organizational needs.

Typical work hours are rotating and flexible between 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sunday–Saturday, schedule to be determined based on availability and organizational need.

Key Working Relationships

The Cook – Dining Services Team Member will collaborate with all Dining Services Team Members, and other department staff members, including department directors, volunteers, work groups, and guests.

Why Join GLCC

• Gain hands‑on experience in hospitality operations.
• Work in a beautiful environment while contributing to a Christian hospitality mission.
• Be part of a supportive team that values hard work and stewardship of creation.

If you are detail-oriented, enjoy working in a team environment, and take pride in providing quality service, we’d love to have you join our team!

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.