Line Cook - Full-time
About The Position
Creative Dining Services at The University of Saint Francis is seeking a skilled, passionate full-time Cook to prepare and present high-quality food while contributing to a collaborative kitchen and community-focused dining experience. The role involves following established recipes, coordinating production for service, and using batch-cooking techniques to maintain freshness and reduce food waste. The Cook is responsible for safe food handling, accurate labeling and dating, temperature control, workstation cleanliness and organization, inventory and stock handling, and kitchen opening and closing procedures. The role also includes maintaining food, cooling, and appliance logs; collaborating with management on ordering, inventory, and production records; supporting teammates; monitoring equipment; and communicating with supervisors. Creative Dining Services provides dining and hospitality services to colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, senior living communities, conference centers, and K-12 schools.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of cooking experience.
- Valid ServSafe Certification.
- Reliable and punctual, and able to arrive in uniform and ready to work.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality, properly seasoned, well-presented dishes according to established recipes.
- Coordinate food production so dishes are fresh and ready when service begins.
- Use batch-cooking techniques to maximize freshness and minimize food waste.
- Follow safe food-handling practices, including proper labeling, dating, and temperature controls (below 40°F for cold foods and above 135°F for hot foods).
- Maintain a clean, sanitized, organized workstation; manage inventory and put away stock efficiently.
- Perform kitchen opening and closing procedures, including locking up and securing equipment.
- Maintain food, cooling, and appliance logs.
- Work with management on inventory, ordering, and production records, including counts, overages, and shortages.
- Support teammates on the line, monitor equipment performance, and communicate proactively with supervisors.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Fun, innovative, and stable work environment with room to grow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
