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60 Creative Dining Services Grill Cook Jobs Hiring Near You

Cook

Holland, MI · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Creative Dining Services is looking for a full time Cook to serve our guests at Geneva Camp and Retreat Center, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. The Cook works within the Dining ...

Prep Cook

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$16 - $17.50/hr

Creative Dining Services at Davenport University is looking for a Prep Cook. As the Prep Cook, works within the Dining Services Department to ensure that high quality, properly seasoned, nutritious ...

Full-time Cook

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Creative Dining Services at the University of Saint Francis is looking for a Full-time Cook. As the cook, you will work within the Dining Services Department to ensure that high quality, properly ...

Cook

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Creative Dining Services is looking for a Cook at Kuyper College. As the cook, works within the Dining Services Department to ensure that high quality, properly seasoned, nutritious food is being ...

2nd Shift - Cook

Sturgis, MI · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Creative Dining Services is looking for a Cook at Abbott Nutrition in Sturgis, MI. As the cook, works within the Dining Services Department to ensure that high quality, properly seasoned, nutritious ...

Full-Time Cook

Holland, MI · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Creative Dining Services is looking for a full time Cook to serve our guests at Geneva Camp and Retreat Center, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. The Cook works within the Dining ...

3rd Shift - Cook

Sturgis, MI · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Creative Dining Services is looking for a Cook at Abbott Nutrition in Sturgis, MI. As the cook, works within the Dining Services Department to ensure that high quality, properly seasoned, nutritious ...

Cook - Part-time

South Haven, MI · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Creative Dining Services is looking for a part-time breakfast cook for a conference center set on beautiful Lake Michigan. Must be self-motivated and able to prepare buffet service style events and ...

Cook

Cleveland, GA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Creative Dining Services is seeking an experienced Culinary Cook who enjoys the art and science of food production. We are looking for someone with experience in batch cooking, production cooking ...

Executive Chef

Jackson, TN · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Creative Dining Services is currently seeking an Executive Chef to join our team at Union ... Culinary Arts Degree, with a minimum of five years cooking experience * ServSafe certification

Cook

Holland, MI · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

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 ...

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creative dining services Jobs Information

Do workers at Creative Dining Services get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
65% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Does Creative Dining Services pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
78% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

At Creative Dining Services, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
77% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Creative Dining Services affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
67% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Creative Dining Services?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 78% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers at Creative Dining Services worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
54% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

Do Creative Dining Services workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
36% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it for Creative Dining Services workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
86% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Creative Dining Services?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
76% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do Creative Dining Services managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
77% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

Do jobs at Creative Dining Services spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
8% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Creative Dining Services?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
47% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Creative Dining Services good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
88% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Creative Dining Services feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
41% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Creative Dining Services get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
39% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Creative Dining Services?

Most people feel stressed here.
78% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Creative Dining Services enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
100% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Creative Dining Services recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
37% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Creative Dining Services?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Creative Dining Services?

Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 71% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people think Creative Dining Services’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Creative Dining Services is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
72% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

What are the most popular categories at Creative Dining Services?

Infographic showing various Grill Cook job openings at Creative Dining Services in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, and 34% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Cook - Davenport University

Creative Dining Services

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 hours ago


Creative Dining Services rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 68 rated caterers


Job description

 
 

**EVERY OTHER WEEKEND OFF** 


Davenport University is looking for a cook with knowledge in multiple areas of the kitchen and common cooking techniques in volume cooking. If you have what it takes to keep up with our students' appetites, apply now. 

AM or PM Shift available 


Benefits include... - Quarterly Bonus - Paid time off *start to accrue immediately - Discounted tuition at Davenport University - And much, much more The Ideal Candidate Will Have: - High school diploma or equivalent - Have dependable independent transportation - Flexible availability including days, nights and weekends - Must pass a background check 



Creative Dining Services is looking for a Cook. As 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.


Core Responsibilities:

  • Time food production such that all food is ready at the time of service
  • 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 techniques at all times
  • Store food items according to established standards of practice; utilize proper labeling and dating
  • Hold prepared food items at appropriate temperatures (below 40° if cold, above 135° if hot)
  • Maintain production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.)
  • Maintain established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.)
  • Maintain a clean and sanitized work area
  • Follow established work rules and regulations; ready for work in the kitchen, in uniform, at the scheduled time
  • 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
  • Maintain a safe, tidy and well-organized work environment at all times; clean up spills quickly, wear protective gear as needed (ie: slicer glove), and store wares safely
  • Communicate needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to supervisor appropriately, and in a timely manner
  • Monitor kitchen equipment for proper functioning; report any discrepancies to supervisor immediately
  • Support other kitchen employees in assuring that the essential functions of the kitchen are performed adequately and appropriately
  • Be proactive in communication; monitor communication posting areas closely
  • Assist management personnel in ordering and inventory procedures
  • Removal of refuse as needed
  • Putting away/Pulling stock as needed

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Minimum of 2 years cooking experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
  • ServSafe Certification

We Offer Full-Time Employees:

  • Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Paid time off
  • Employee Assistance Program

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!


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