Cook Lead - FT

  • Creative Dining Services
  • Sioux Center, Iowa
  • Full Time

Come Join the Dordt Dining Team!

Creative Dining Services located on the Dordt University campus in Sioux Center, IA is looking to hire a full-time Lead Cook to work Monday - Friday with a weekend rotation. The Lead Cook ensures that high quality, properly seasoned, nutritious food is being provided in a safe manner. The Lead Cook works cooperatively as a valued member of the dining services team. Come and be creative! Each day is different and exciting!

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
  • Utilize safe food handling techniques at all times
  • Store food items according to established standards of practice
  • Maintain food production records and temperature logs
  • Follow established work rules and regulations; ready for work in the kitchen, in uniform, at the scheduled time
  • Maintain a safe, tidy and well-organized work environment at all times
  • Communicate needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately and in a timely manner
  • Support other kitchen employees
  • Provide leadership and instruction
  • Provide information to manager regarding issues or concerns

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Minimum of 2 years cooking experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
  • ServSafe Certification preferred

We Offer Full-Time Employees:

  • Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Paid time off
  • Free meals during shifts
  • Free pass for Dordt Sporting Events and Fitness Center
  • 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!

Job ID: 485622422
Originally Posted on: 7/16/2025

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