Full-time Cook

Creative Dining Services; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Creative Dining Services at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a Full-time Cook to join the Dining Services team. You will prepare culturally diverse dishes, maintain food safety, and follow recipes to ensure quality and consistency across meals for students.

The position offers a Monday–Friday morning schedule with potential weekend shifts, competitive pay, benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) match, and paid time off, plus opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Time food production to ensure all items are ready at service.
• Prepare items according to recipes to preserve freshness and appeal.
• Utilize batch cooking to control production and waste.
• Follow safe food handling practices at all times.
• Label and date stored foods per standards.
• Maintain proper temperatures for hot and cold items.
• Keep logs for temps and inspections.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized workspace and follow rules.
• Open/close kitchen if required, secure areas and equipment.
• Keep a safe, organized work area; wear PPE as needed.
• Communicate needs to supervisor promptly.
• Monitor equipment and report discrepancies.
• Support other kitchen staff in essential functions.
• Proactively communicate in posting areas.

Skills

Cooking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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Full-time Cook

Saint Francis Board, Fort Wayne, IN, US

23 days ago Requisition ID: 6790

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Creative Dining Services at the University of Saint Francis is looking for a Full-time Cook. As the cook, you will work 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.
Do you love global flavors? Join our campus kitchen! You will cook amazing cultural dishes from around the world. Help us feed hungry students with fresh, exciting meals. Enjoy a great team, and a kitchen where flavor has no limitations.

• Typical schedule for this is role is Monday-Friday, morning shift, with possibility of weekends if the business requires.

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!