Cook - Full Time - Southaven, United States - Creative Dining Services

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    Creative Dining Services is looking for a Cook at Northpoint Christian School. 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 in a manner in which preserves food freshness, quality and 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; utilize proper labeling and dating
    • Hold prepared food items at appropriate 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/turning off of all equipment essential to the operation
    • Maintain a safe, tidy and well-organized work environment at all times; clean up spills quickly, wear protective gear as needed (ie: slicer glove), and store wares safely
    • Communicate needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately, and in a timely manner
    • Monitor kitchen equipment for proper functioning; report any discrepancies to supervisor immediately
    • 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
    • Assist management personnel in ordering and inventory procedures
    • Removal of refuse as needed
    • Putting away/Pulling stock as needed
    The shift is Monday - Friday 7am - 2:30pm and the schedule is based on a school calendar.

    The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
    • Minimum of 2 years cooking experience
    • High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
    • ServSafe Certification
    We Offer Full-Time Employees:
    • 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