Cook

**EVERY OTHER WEEKEND OFF** 

Davenport University is looking for a cook with knowledge in multiple areas of the kitchen and common cooking techniques in volume cooking. If you have what it takes to keep up with our students' appetites, apply now. 

PM Shift 12pm-8:30pm with weekend rotation

Creative Dining Services is looking for a 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.

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 ina manner in whichpreserves food freshness,qualityand 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;utilizeproper labeling and dating
• Hold prepared food items atappropriate 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/turningoff ofall equipment essential to the operation
• Maintain a safe,tidyand well-organized work environmentat all times; clean up spills quickly, wear protective gear as needed (ie: slicer glove), and store wares safely
• Communicate needs and concernsregardingfood production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately, andin a timely manner
• Monitor kitchen equipment for proper functioning; report any discrepancies to supervisorimmediately
• 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
• Assistmanagement 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 notrequired
• Dependable transportation

We Offer Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off
• Daily Pay

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!