AM Cook

Great Western Dining Service Inc.; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service at Allen Community College is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals. The role requires following instructions, multitasking, and moving around the kitchen with accuracy and speed. Experience with ingredients and cooking techniques is valued.

You will work in a collaborative kitchen, comply with HACCP and safety policies, and help maintain a clean, sanitary environment while delivering visually appealing plates for various meal periods and events.

Qualifications

• Proven cook experience.
• Knowledge of grilling, baking, boiling, and other cooking methods.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients (chopping, peeling, cutting meat).
• Prepare, portion, and cook food for meals or events.
• Follow basic recipes and production information.
• Ensure attractive presentation by dressing dishes before serving.
• Maintain a sanitized and orderly kitchen environment.
• Store all food and items properly.
• Follow HACCP and safety policies.

Skills

Proven experience as cook

Cooking procedures & methods

Kitchen equipment familiarity

Sanitation procedures

Team environment

Communication skills

Job description

Description

Great Western Dining Service is a forward-thinking food service management company that recognizes the profound impact of exceptional cuisine. We believe that food fosters connection, cultivates the community, and creates enduring memories.

We are committed to cultivating a professional environment that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Our diverse team members are empowered to contribute fresh perspectives and inspired ideas, resulting in distinctive and memorable dining experiences for our guests.

As we continue to grow, we are proud to provide accelerated career advancement opportunities for dedicated and driven team members.

Cook

Great Western Dining Service at our Allen Community College location is looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is important.

Responsibilities:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment


• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)


• Prepare, portion, cook food items for various meal periods or special events


• Ability to follow basic recipes and production information


• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served


• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen


• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly


• Follow all company HACCP and safety policies

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as cook


• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)


• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment


• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures


• Ability to work in a team environment


• Very good communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Requirements

Physical requirements of the job:

• Continuous standing/walking and other means of mobility up to 8 hours a day


• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push/pull and frequently lift/move up to 30 pounds