Line Cook - Full-time
creative dining servicesFort Wayne (IN)
Line Cook - Full-time
Posted yesterday
creative dining servicesFort Wayne (IN)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
Cook PositionAre you a culinary professional who takes pride in every plate? Creative Dining Services at The University Of Saint Francis is looking for a skilled, passionate full-time Cook to join our team. We dont just serve mealswe create community through great food. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, excel at flavor and presentation, and want to work for a company that truly invests in your growth, we want you in our kitchen.
Core Responsibilities:
Culinary Excellence & Execution
Master the menu: Prepare high-quality, properly seasoned, and beautifully presented dishes according to established recipes.
Perfect the timing: Time your food production seamlessly so everything is fresh and ready exactly when service starts.
Cook smart: Utilize batch cooking techniques to maximize freshness and eliminate food waste.
Kitchen Safety & Operations
Own food safety: Practice flawless safe food handling, including proper labeling, dating, and strict temperature controls (under 40F for cold, over 135F for hot).
Keep it spotless: Maintain a clean, sanitized, and highly organized workstation; manage inventory and put away stock efficiently.
Command the kitchen: Handle opening and closing procedures (locking up, securing equipment) and meticulously maintain food, cooling, and appliance logs.
Teamwork & Communication
Collaborate daily: Partner with management on inventory, ordering, and production records (tracking counts, overages, and shortages).
Support the line: Jump in to help your teammates, monitor equipment performance, and communicate proactively with supervisors to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
The Ideal Candidate:
Experienced professional: You bring a minimum of 2 years of cooking experience to the table.
Safety certified: You hold a valid ServSafe Certification.
Reliable teammate: You show up on time, in uniform, ready to bring your best energy to the line. (High School diploma or equivalent is a plus, but not required).
We Offer:
Competitive pay + bonus opportunities
Full health benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Future security: 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
Work-life balance: Generous paid time off (PTO)
Great culture: A fun, innovative, and stable work environment with room to grow
About Creative Dining Services
We partner with colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers, and K-12 schools to provide a different kind of hospitality. Our experience is fun, innovative, and deeply focused on community. Why? Because thats how hospitality should be.
Creative Dining Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran-Friendly!
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