First Shift Cook

4 weeks ago


Champaign, United States Creative Dining Services Full time
Creative Dining Services is looking for a First-Shift Cook at the Kraft-Heinz Dining Center in Champaign, IL. The Cook works within the Dining Services Department to ensure that high quality, properly seasoned, nutritious food is being provided throughout the operation, in a fiscally responsible and safe manner. Works cooperatively as a valued member of the dining services team, assisting with any aspect of the dining services program necessary and helping to provide a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for workers from all over the Kraft campus.

Availability: weekdays, 5:30am to 1:30pm

We Offer:
  • Primarily Monday-Friday schedule
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (shared cost)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Bonus opportunities
  • and much, much more
Core Responsibilities:
  • 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, holding and storage techniques at all times
  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment at all times
  • Support other kitchen employees in assuring that the essential functions of the kitchen are performed adequately and appropriately
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  • Minimum of 2 years cooking experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
  • ServSafe Certification


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

5:30am to 1:30pm M-F
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