Creative Dining

Cook Lead: 10am-6:30pm Mon-Fri

6 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationGrand Rapids/Michigan
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 550432

      Creative Dining Services is looking for a Lead Cook with a talent for culinary excellence to join our team at Kuyper College in Grand Rapids, MI. This role will work 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 in a friendly, caring environment, assisting with any aspect of the dining services program necessary.

      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
      • 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
      • Provide leadership and instruction; Keep management apprised of overall operations;
      • Refer and provide information to higher level manager/supervisor regarding issues or concerns; and perform other duties as assigned.


      The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

      • Minimum of 3 years cooking experience, including lead roles
      • Experience with high-volume cooking, as well as specialized dietary needs and/or restrictions
      • High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
      • ServSafe Certification

      We Offer:

      • Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
      • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
      • 401(k) with a generous company match
      • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Earned wage access - get paid daily (optional)
      • And much, much more!


      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!


      Monday - Friday 10:00am to 6:30pm
      FULL TIME: 35-40 hrs/week
  • About the company

      Creative Dining Services provides a different kind of hospitality and dining management services experience­—one that’s fun and focused on your community.

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