Catering Cook - Full-Time

Creative Dining Services is looking for a full-time Catering Cook at Indiana University South Bend. The Catering 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 and helping to provide a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for everyone on the IUSB campus. 

We offer our Full-Time employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (shared cost)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bonus opportunities
• and much, much more!

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes for events, ensuring consistent quality, flavor, and presentation.

• Collaborate with event planners and kitchen staff to design menus that meet client preferences, dietary needs, and budget.

• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards, including proper storage, labeling, and temperature control.

• Coordinate cooking schedules to ensure all dishes are ready for service at the correct time.

• Assist in setup and breakdown of catering stations, buffets, and plated service areas.

• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to management.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
• ServSafe Certification

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!