Cook - Full Time - First Shift

Creative Dining Services; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Creative Dining Services is hiring a Cook for the first shift at St. Benedict at Auburndale in Cordova, TN. You will join the dining services team to provide high-quality, properly seasoned, nutritious meals in a safe, cost-conscious operation.

Expect 7am–3pm Monday–Friday with occasional catering events. Requires at least 2 years cooking experience and ServSafe certification; HS diploma preferred but not required. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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.
• Prepare dishes per established recipes ensuring freshness and quality.
• Utilize batch cooking to control production.
• Maintain safe food handling at all times.
• Store food items properly with labeling and dating.
• Hold temperatures as required and log food temps.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area.
• Open/close kitchen and secure areas when needed.
• Assist with ordering and inventory procedures.
• Remove refuse and manage stock as needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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Cook - Full Time - First Shift

Creative Dining Services is looking for a Cook at St. Benedict at Auburndale in Cordova, TN. 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

First shift is 7am - 3pm Monday - Friday with some afternoon catering events. Schedule can change due to school and summer breaks.

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!