Cook

Part time.  Saturday & Sunday.  Approximately 8 am - 2:30 pm.

Creative Dining Services and the Gateway Mission are looking for a cook to join our culinary team at the Spoon Cafe and Grill. It is a unique, newly constructed, breakfast and lunch service restaurant in beautiful Holland, MI! The restaurant is a Christian-missioned social enterprise, a culinary-learning environment through Gateway Mission.  

Join our Creative team and enjoy great benefits, including: 

• Competitive Pay and Daily Pay Options  
• Free Max Bus Pass 
• Free Non-Slip Shoes 
• Free Shift Meals 
• 10% Discount for the Gateway Store 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Culinary and Service Education and Advancement Opportunities 

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 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!

The Spoon will combine hands-on, on-site job training for individuals involved with the Gateway Mission. 

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!