Weekend Campus Prep Cook – Part-Time Kitchen, Safe & Fresh

Creative Dining Services; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Earned Wage Access

Job summary

Creative Dining Services is hiring a part-time weekend Prep Cook on the campus of Dordt University. The role supports the dining services team by preparing high-quality, properly seasoned and nutritious food in a safe manner.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of food service experience. Shift is Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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.
• Utilizes safe food handling techniques at all times.
• Stores food items according to established standards of practice; utilize proper labeling and dating.
• Holds prepared food items at appropriate temperatures (below 40° if cold, above 135° if hot).
• Maintains established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.).
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work area.
• Maintains a safe, tidy and well organized work environment at all times; cleans up spills quickly, wears protective gear as needed (i.e. slicer glove), and stores wares safely.
• Communicates needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• Monitors kitchen equipment for proper functioning; report any discrepancies to supervisor immediately.
• Supports other kitchen employees in assuring that the essential functions of the kitchen are performed adequately and appropriately.
• Assists in ordering and inventory procedures.
• Removes refuse as needed. Puts away/Pulls stock as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Creative Dining Services is hiring a part-time weekend Prep Cook on the campus of Dordt University. The role supports the dining services team by preparing high-quality, properly seasoned and nutritious food in a safe manner.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of food service experience. Shift is Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and offers competitive pay and benefits.