Prep Cook - Part-time

Creative Dining Services; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with a company match

Free Dordt Events/Fitness Pass

Job summary

Creative Dining Services on Dordt University campus in Sioux Center, IA is seeking a part-time Prep Cook. The role supports the Dining Services team in preparing and serving meals with attention to quality and safety.

Hours typically 6:00 am–2:30 pm or 9:00 am–6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with summer hours reducing and flexible scheduling. The ideal candidate has enthusiastic cooking skills and a readiness to work in a fast-paced dining environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year food service experience, preferred.
• ServSafe Certification, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food such that all food is ready for use within the established timeframe.
• Prepares food items according to established recipes and menus in a manner that preserves freshness, quality and appeal.
• Stores and handles food items according to established standards of practice; uses proper labeling and dating.
• Maintains production records and temperature logs.
• Maintains a safe, clean and sanitized work area.
• Communicates needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• Assists in ordering and inventory procedures.
• Puts away/Pulls stock as needed.

Skills

Food service experience

ServSafe Certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Prep Cook - Part-time

Crockett, Kathryn Dordt University, Sioux Center, IA, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Come Join Us and Be Creative!

Creative Dining Services located on the Dordt University Campus is looking for a Part‑time Prep Cook. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about cooking and serving people. The hours will be 6 am - 2:30 pm or 9 am - 6 pm, Monday - Friday. Summer hours are reduced and flexible. At Dordt University, we delight in making the best food we can with authentic recipes. Each day is different and exciting. The Prep Cook works within the Dining Services Department to ensure that high quality nutritious food is being provided throughout the operation in a safe manner. The Prep Cook works cooperatively as a valued member of the dining services team, assisting with any aspect of the dining services program necessary.

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepares food such that all food is ready for use within the established timeframe.
• Prepares food items according to established recipes and menus in a manner in which preserves food freshness, quality and appeal.
• Stores and handles food items according to established standards of practice; utilize proper labeling and dating.
• Maintains production records and temperature logs
• Maintains a safe, clean and sanitized work area.
• Communicates needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• Assists in ordering and inventory procedures
• Puts away/Pulls stock as needed

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Minimum of 1 year food service experience, preferred
• ServSafe Certification, preferred but not required

We Offer:

• $15 - $18/hour, depending on experience
• 401(k) with a company match
• Free Dordt Events/Fitness Pass

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!