Maintain food safety and sanitation standards. Ensure kitchen cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and compliance with all safety regulations.
Listen and respond to guests. Participate in Food Committee meetings and collaborate with students, campus partners, team members, and vendors through daily operations and special events.
What We're Looking For
Required
At least 3 years of food service management experience, including hiring, coaching, and employee performance management
Strong culinary knowledge and food production experience.
Excellent organization, communication, and leadership skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and culinary or food service management software.
Both ServSafe Manager and ServSafe Allergen certification.
Preferred
Experience with purchasing, inventory, scheduling, and food cost control.
Experience in campus dining or high-volume food service environments
We offer
Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Access 24/7 healthcare with TextCare (no copay!)
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off
DailyPay earned wage access
Significant discounts with partner companies
Access to pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Why Creative Dining Services?
Your culinary experience and management skills can make a visible difference here. At Hope College, you’ll help shape the daily dining experience, develop your team, and contribute ideas that improve how the operation runs.
Join Creative Dining Services and put your experience to work with a team that values creativity, collaboration, and thoughtful hospitality.
About Creative Dining Services
Creative Dining Services is a hospitality and food service management company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan. We partner with colleges and universities, corporate offices, K–12 schools, and senior living communities across the country to create dining experiences that bring people together. Our teams combine culinary creativity, operational expertise, and personal service to make every guest feel welcome.
Why just work when you can be Creative.
