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PM Cook at Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa

Creative Dining Services at Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa is looking for a PM Cook. 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. Everyday is new and exciting!

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 production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.)
• 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:

• Quarterly bonus opportunities (up to 3% of gross pay)
• Personal time off and paid holidays
• Early access to pay
• Your choice of traditional health insurance, including dental and vision, or a health savings account with employee match of up to $1,500 for families.
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Short-term disability
• Employee assistance program for employees and families with free mental health, emotional, financial, and legal support

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!