Cook & Food Production - Wilmington College Dining

Hallmark Management Service Inc•Wilmington, OH

1d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Wilmington College Dining Services is seeking enthusiastic and dependable cooks to prepare food and help create a welcoming dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and campus guests. The role includes preparing everyday menu items and contributing to menus, specials, and dining events. Cooks follow recipes, production guidelines, food safety standards, and company standards for recipes and presentation while maintaining food quality and consistency. This position is part of Hallmark Management Service, an onsite food service management company. Its dining program offers made-from-scratch and made-to-order meals, including salads, soups, sandwiches, hot entrees, sides, and desserts. The job also involves bakery preparation, cake and dessert decorating, accurate production records, and maintaining clean, organized workspaces and product storage. Multiple full-time positions are available at Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio. Schedules are set based on position. Compensation is $16–$19 per hour, based on position and experience.

Requirements

Positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team.
Dependability, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
Interest in food, cooking, and providing great service.
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Willingness to learn, take direction, and contribute ideas.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk constantly.

Nice To Haves

Previous food service or commercial kitchen experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook a variety of menu items for daily dining service.
Follow recipes, production guidelines, and established food safety standards.
Assist with menu preparation and food presentation while maintaining quality and consistency.
Keep kitchen workspaces, equipment, and storage areas clean and organized.
Monitor food temperatures, portion sizes, and product quality.
Work with team members to ensure smooth and efficient meal service.
Contribute ideas and creativity to menus, specials, and dining events.
Help create a welcoming dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and campus guests.
Demonstrate culinary knowledge and technique, with an emphasis on bakery preparation using scratch and convenience methods as required.
Use a pastry bag for cake and dessert decorating to support menu and special event requirements.
Store, label, and rotate products according to company standards.
Taste food items to ensure they meet company standards.
Accurately complete production records.
Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines in the commercial production kitchen.
Maintain a customer-first attitude.