Retail Line Cook Full Time

  • Creative Dining Services
  • Orange City, Iowa
  • Full Time

Do you like to be creative and work in an inclusive, professional environment? If so, join the Creative Dining team in the Hub at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa.

We are looking for friendly, experienced food service professionals to complete our line cook team, serving great food to hungry students. Hours are 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday with no weekends. Benefits, paid holidays, opportunities for training and time off between semesters to spend with family and friends during the winter holidays and summertime.

Core Responsibilities

1. Prepare food items according to established recipes and menus in a manner in which preserves food freshness, quality and appeal

2. Maintain established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.)

3. Monitor kitchen equipment for proper functioning; report any discrepancies to supervisor immediately

4. 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

5. Hold prepared food items at appropriate temperatures (below 40° if cold, above 135° if hot)

6. Store food items according to established standards of practice; utilize proper labeling and dating

7. Communicate needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately, and in a timely manner.

Experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum of 2 years cooking experience

Must be effective with:

  • Effective communication skills
  • Reliable
  • Team player
  • Working well under pressure
  • Multi-tasking

Benefits:

· Medical

· Dental

· HSA

· Vision

· 401k with company match

· PTO

· Quarterly Bonus Program

· Paid Holidays

Job ID: 489296188
Originally Posted on: 8/13/2025

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