Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Rotating Weekends
Location: Hope College Campus – Holland, MI
Starting Compensation: $17–$19/hour
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.
What You’ll Do:
- 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
What You Bring:
- 2+ years of kitchen/cooking experience (preferred)
- ServSafe Certification (or willingness to get one — we’ll pay for it!)
- Ability to lift 25 lbs and stay on your feet for extended periods
Benefits:
- 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
Additional Benefits for Full time:
- 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)
On-the-job culinary training:
- Rouxbe (online culinary program used by top restaurants)
- Hospitality Training Institute of Michigan
Why Work With Us?
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.
Ready to join our campus culinary crew? Apply now – we’re excited to meet you!
Creative Dining Services is an Equal Opportunity and Veteran-Friendly Employer.
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Cooking: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Holland, MI 49423 (Required)
Work Location: In person
