Creative Dining Services
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Shifts: 6am - 2:30pm OR 11:30am - 8pm | Both requiring a weekend rotation | FT or PT
Love cooking but tired of restaurant chaos?
Join the team at Creative Dining Services at Hope College — where you'll cook fresh, sustainable meals for over 3,000 students in a fun, fast-paced, and supportive kitchen. Enjoy a better work-life balance, free meals, and access to campus perks — all while being part of a mission-driven food service team.
Prepare meals following standardized recipes (batch cooking)
Ensure food safety and proper storage at all times
Keep your kitchen station clean and organized
Assist with kitchen opening and closing duties
Communicate with your team and leadership to keep things running smoothly
Pitch in on other kitchen tasks as needed
2+ years of kitchen/cooking experience (preferred)
ServSafe Certification (or willingness to get one — we’ll pay for it!)
Positive, can-do attitude and team mindset
Ability to lift 25 lbs and stay on your feet for extended periods
Free meal + drinks every shift
Daily pay option – get paid when you need it
Free access to Hope College fitness center
Free entry to Hope College sports & campus events
Retail discounts at the campus bookstore + campus markets
Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
Accrued Paid Time Off, Quarterly Bonuses, 9 Paid Holidays
401(k) with match
Hope College tuition assistance (you or dependents)
Rouxbe (online culinary program used by top restaurants)
Hospitality Training Institute of Michigan
At Creative Dining, you're not just another kitchen worker — you're part of a team that cares about food, sustainability, and people. We create a positive, growth-oriented work environment where you can develop your skills and enjoy coming to work.
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