Cook Full Time

Creative Dining Services; Orange City (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with a company match

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Creative Dining Services at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA, is hiring a full-time Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals in a safe, cost-conscious operation. You will produce timely dishes, follow recipes, and maintain clean, organized work areas.

The role requires at least 2 years cooking experience and ServSafe certification; a High School diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Time food production so all items are ready at service time.
• Prepare food items per recipes to preserve freshness and appeal.
• Use batch cooking to avoid over/under production.
• Apply safe food handling techniques at all times.
• Label and date stored items per standard.
• Maintain food temperatures and logs for quality control.
• Keep a clean, sanitized kitchen work area.
• Follow rules; be ready for work in uniform at scheduled time.
• Assist with opening/closing kitchen as required.
• Maintain safe, tidy work environment and proper equipment use.
• Communicate needs to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Monitor equipment; report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Support colleagues to perform essential kitchen functions.
• Assist with ordering and inventory procedures.
• Remove refuse and manage stock as needed.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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Cook Full Time

Crockett, Kathryn Northwestern College, Orange City, IA, US

20 days ago Requisition ID: 6916

Salary Range: $14.00 To $16.00 Hourly

Creative Dining Services at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa is looking for Full Time Cooks. 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!