Swing Cook

Cornerstone University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a full-time Swing Cook who will be responsible for preparing quality meals and supervising student workers in the kitchen. The ideal candidate must model food safety techniques and handle pressure while maintaining high standards.

Applicants should have 2+ years of food service experience and a commitment to the university's Christian mission. The position includes flexible hours and responsibilities that may extend to weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Strong organizational and mathematical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality meals while preventing food waste.
• Assist in training, developing, and overseeing student kitchen employees.
• Maintain set standards of quality and safety.

Skills

Food service experience

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong organizational skills

Job description

CLASSIFICATION

Full-time (40 hours/9 months,) Hourly

REPORTS TO

Food Service Director

DEPT

Food Service

SUMMARY

The Swing Cook is responsible for preparing quality meals and properly supervising student workers in the kitchen. While this position is primarily a mid‑shift position the swing cook must also be able to open and close the kitchen when necessary. This position requires cross‑training, flexible work hours including the weekend, being responsible and possessing time management skills. The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ‑centered mission and Biblical confession.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare quality meals while preventing food waste.
• Follow established recipes and use a computer to access recipe database.
• Assist with food preparation.
• Regularly give feedback to chef on recipes and how students feel about menu items.
• Verify all food prepared matches allergen labeling displayed in the Front of the House.
• Model and communicate proper food safety techniques.
• Properly maintain all food logs and production notes.
• Assist in training, developing, and overseeing student kitchen employees.
• Be trained and able to open and close the kitchen properly.
• Ability to cross‑train throughout Food Service.
• Maintain set standards of quality and safety.
• Handle pressure, multitasking, and some weekend hours.
• Lift and carry 25 lbs.
• May require extended working hours at times.
• Other duties may be assigned.

All Cornerstone University and WCSG employees will regularly interact with students in a variety of projects, activities, and settings. As such all employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel‑centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 2+ years food service experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and mathematical skills.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.

A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”

Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.

• The Cornerstone Christian World View
• The Cornerstone Academic Vision
• The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
• The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement

These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.