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Creative Dining Services

Weekday Cook

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$33,495 / year median in Michigan

-9% projected decline

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Job Description

Are you looking for a job in Food Service that gives you weekends off and work/life balance? Do you enjoy serving guests in a professional setting where you are valued and appreciated? Then consider a position in Corporate Dining with Creative Dining Services!

Creative Dining Services is looking for a Cook at MSUFCU headquarters in East Lansing, Michigan. 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.
Schedule:
M-F, 6:45am to 3:15pm
Core Responsibilities:
Time food production such that all food is ready at the time of servicePrepare food items according to established recipes and menus in a manner in which preserves food freshness, quality and appealUtilize batch cooking techniques to avoid over or under productionUtilize safe food handling techniques at all timesStore food items according to established standards of practice; utilize proper labeling and datingHold prepared food items at appropriate temperaturesMaintain production records and temperature logsMaintain a clean and sanitized work areaFollow established work rules and regulations; ready for work in the kitchen, in uniform, at the scheduled timeIf work shift requires, properly open and/or close the kitchenMaintain a safe, tidy and well-organized work environment at all timesCommunicate needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately, and in a timely mannerSupport other kitchen employees in assuring that the essential functions of the kitchen are performed adequately and appropriatelyAssist management personnel in ordering and inventory proceduresRemoval of refuse as neededPutting away/Pulling stock as needed
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Minimum of 2 years cooking experience requiredHigh School diploma or equivalent preferred but not requiredServSafe Certification preferred but not requiredWe offer these fantastic benefits:

Early access to payPerformance bonus opportunitiesPaid time off AND holiday payYour choice of health insurance, including dental and vision, or a health savings account with a company match up to $1,500 for you and your familyMedication discount programs, diabetes management program, company-paid life insurance401(k) or Roth retirement plan with employer match (100% of the first 3% you contribute and 50% of the next 2%)Employee Assistance Program for you and your family with free health, emotional, financial, and legal supportEmployee discountsProfessional development, industry certifications, and tuition reimbursement programAbout Creative Dining ServicesCreative 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 thats fun, innovative, and focused on your community. Why? Because thats how it should be.

Creative Dining Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran-Friendly!