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Creative Dining Services

FT Cook - Vol State CC campus dining

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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.

$31,837 / year median in Tennessee

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Creative Dining Services is growing and looking for a friendly, knowledgeable Cook to join our team at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, TN! As the cook, this role 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. This role will be involved in daily preparation, cooking and serving of food and menu items•this will also include cleaning and dishwashing as well as any other tasks assigned by supervisors.
Availability:
Monday through Thursday, 6:00am to 3:00pm no nights or weekends!
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Minimum of 2 years cooking experienceknowledge of proper food safety, food handling, storage and service techniquesfamiliarity with batch-cooking techniques and time management to avoid over/under productionfollow recipes and prepare food items in a manner that preserves freshness, quality and appealExcellent customer service skillsEye on safety•maintains a clean, safe work environment at all timesTeam attitude•supports other kitchen employees in assuring that all essential functions of the kitchen are performed adequately and appropriatelyHigh School diploma or equivalent preferred but not requiredServSafe Certification preferred
We Offer Full-Time Employees:
Competitive pay and bonus opportunitiesWork is scheduled around the academic calendar of the college•time off during holidays and summer break to spend with your family and friends!

Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with a generous company matchPaid time off, paid holidaysEarned wage access•get paid daily (optional)!Employee Assistance Program with many free resources, discounts, etc.

And much, much more!

About 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! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other protected class under the law. 6am-3pm, Monday through Thursday