AJs Line Cook 2

CL d585b542 39a6 4101 8268 ebb5dfb8e1ea; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ’s Steakhouse in Altoona, IA is seeking a talented line cook for our high-end dining and banquet events. Shift 2pm-10:30pm; enjoy Monday/Tuesday off and work in a busy, creative culinary team at Iowa’s top entertainment destination.

Responsibilities include all phases of food preparation, checking deliveries, operating kitchen equipment, setting up and cleaning stations, and ensuring proper temperature and quality of prepared items.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• 2–4 years’ experience in food preparation.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• All phases of food preparation, production, and presentation for hot line and banquets.
• Checking in deliveries and dating product.
• Operation of standard commercial kitchen equipment.
• Set up, cleaning, sanitation, and closing of workstations and kitchen.
• Accurate testing of prepared food items to ensure proper temperature and quality.
• Labeling and dating products to ensure food safety and quality.
• General cleaning duties of area and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen equipment operation

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: 2pm-1030pm

Days Off: Monday/Tuesday

$23/hour Get paid when you need it – daily, weekly or biweekly!

Our guests at AJ’s Steakhouse are accustomed to high quality, beautifully presented, and expertly prepared meals. If you’re a talented and creative cook with a flair for high-end food presentation, we’d love to talk to you. Join a highly skilled and creative culinary team at the no. 1 entertainment destination in Iowa.

Here’s what you’d be responsible for:

• All phases of food preparation, production, and presentation for our dining establishment hot line and banquets
• Checking in deliveries and dating product
• Operation of standard commercial kitchen equipment
• Set up, cleaning, sanitation, and closing of workstations and kitchen
• Accurate testing of prepared food items to ensure proper temperature and quality
• Labeling and dating products to ensure food safety and quality
• General cleaning duties of area and equipment

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must have 2 - 4 years’ experience in food preparation. If an internal candidate, you must complete the Cooking Practical for Line Cook I before moving to Line Cook II. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and have the ability to withstand repetitive reaching and bending. Responsible handling of hot equipment, sharp objects, and navigating wet floors required. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push a cart weighing up to 150 lbs. required. Ability to work weekends, holidays, and varied hours required.