Prep Cook - First Shift

Creative Dining Services is looking for a Prep Cook team member at The College Of Wooster in Wooster, OH. As the Prep Cook, works within the Dining Services Department to ensure that high quality, properly seasoned, nutritious food is being provided throughout the operation, in a 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:

• Prepare food such that all food is ready for use within the established timeframe.
• Prepares food items according to established recipes and menus in a manner in which preserves food freshness, quality and appeal.
• Utilizes safe food handling techniques at all times.
• Stores food items according to established standards of practice; utilize proper labeling and dating.
• Holds prepared food items at appropriate temperatures (below 40° if cold, above 135° if hot).
• Maintains production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.) .
• Maintains established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.).
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work area.
• Maintains a safe, tidy and well organized work environment at all times; cleans up spills quickly, wears protective gear as needed (i.e. slicer glove), and stores wares safely.
• Communicates needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• Monitors kitchen equipment for proper functioning; report any discrepancies to supervisor immediately.
• Supports other kitchen employees in assuring that the essential functions of the kitchen are performed adequately and appropriately.
• Assists in ordering and inventory procedures.
• Removes refuse as needed.

• Puts away/Pulls stock as needed.
  
  The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  High School diploma or equivalent preferred
  Minimum of 1 year food service experience preferred
  ServSafe Certification

  
  

  Shift is 7am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

  
  

  We Offer:
  Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  401(k) with a company match
  Paid time off
  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!