Cook

GREAT WESTERN DINING; Creston (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service at Southwestern Community College is seeking a skilled Cook to join our culinary team. You will follow approved recipes, prep ingredients, and prepare dishes for different meal periods and events, delivering consistent quality.

We value teamwork, sanitation, and safe food handling. If you have proven cook experience and can adapt to a fast-paced kitchen, apply to join our forward-thinking dining service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients and cook food items for meals and events.
• Follow basic recipes and production information.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly kitchen.
• Store food and other items properly.
• Follow HACCP and safety policies.

Skills

Proven cook experience

Cooking procedures

Commercial kitchen equipment

Sanitation procedures

Team player

Strong communication

Job 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 Southwestern Community College location is looking for a skilled Cook/Server. An excellent cook/server 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