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Cook

$17 - $20 per hour

creative dining services

Cook Position

Creative Dining is hiring immediately for full-time Cook positions.

Location: 3201 Burton St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Schedule: Full time schedule. Open availability is required. Hours and days may vary; more details upon interview.

Requirement: 1-2 years of experience required.

Pay Range: $17-$20 per hour, depending on experience

Job Summary

As a Cook in the Dining Services Department, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious food while ensuring safe and efficient kitchen operations. You will work as part of a collaborative team, following recipes and maintaining food standards, while adhering to safety protocols and fiscal guidelines. Your contributions will support the smooth running of kitchen operations, ensuring that all food is ready on time and meets established quality standards.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

  • Food Preparation: Prepare food according to recipes, maintaining freshness, quality, and appeal.
  • Time Management: Ensure food production is completed on time for service.
  • Batch Cooking: Use batch cooking techniques to prevent over or underproduction.
  • Food Safety: Follow safe food handling practices and store food according to guidelines.
  • Temperature Control: Maintain proper food temperatures (cold below 40 and hot above 135).
  • Records Management: Maintain production records, including food usage, customer counts, and temperatures.
  • Workplace Cleanliness: Keep a clean and sanitized work area at all times.
  • Kitchen Operations: Open/close kitchen, manage equipment, and ensure safety protocols are followed.
  • Team Support: Assist fellow team members in completing kitchen tasks and communicating needs.
  • Inventory & Stocking: Assist with ordering, inventory, and stock management.
  • Lead Role (if applicable): Provide leadership, communicate operational issues, and support management with kitchen operations.

Benefits for our team members

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance & HSA Account with employer match
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
  • Complementary Meals During Shifts
  • Earned Wage Access
  • Retirement Plan
  • Positions located at Calvin University offer access to Calvin's library and campus gym

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Creative Dining Services reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

creative dining services
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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