Lead Evening Cook

Waldorf University is seeking a full-time Lead Evening Cook to start the end of July 2026. This position reports directly to Directors of Dining Services. This position follows the academic calendar (August–May). Summer catering opportunities are available based on operational needs.

Typical schedule is 40 hours per week over five days, with occasional six-day weeks during peak periods.

Specific Responsibilities & Skills include, but are not limited to:

• Lead evening cook will be responsible for general kitchen direction and execution of evening meal and next meal/day or catering prep including supervision of student production cooking staff.
• Provide clear communication and instruction to cooking staff. Must be self-motivated and focused. Able to work effectively with other dining and service staff for department needs. Must be dependable. Ability to provide proper on-going communication on inventory, ingredient or equipment needs, and prep areas to other cooking staff to maintain production and flow.
• Skill set includes menu preparation, ability to read and follow recipes, execute meal service, and manage production output and controls. Able to read, understand, follow, and set a good example of food and equipment safety, in addition to cleanliness protocols.

Benefits: Waldorf offers a comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees including health, life, LTD, retirement match and tuition benefits for employees and their families, in addition options for dental, vision, short-term disability, identity protection, supplemental and voluntary life insurances and FLEX spending plans.

To Apply: Interested and qualified candidates are asked to apply through the Waldorf website using the link below and upload cover letter and resume if available, along with contact information for at least two professional references. Final candidates subject to background check.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

More information about Waldorf, visit: https://www.waldorf.edu/about

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Since 1903, Waldorf University has created opportunities for learning and service to students seeking well-rounded lives through education by establishing engaging online and residential communities centered on learning and faith. As a liberal arts university with core values Waldorf offers a curriculum to liberate the way students think so that they may develop a basic understanding and knowledge of how those in a variety of disciplines think and approach life. As a liberal arts university, Waldorf seeks to instill values of service, community, critical inquiry, and lifelong learning in each student and in the very culture of the college community. These values and this education prepare our graduates to understand and contribute to life in our complex and ever-changing world.