Cook

Farmers Win Cooperative in; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Win Cooperative Cook (Food Services) role in a convenience store kitchen is to prepare and cook food items while ensuring quick, safe, and consistent delivery of grab-and-go and made-to-order items.

You will maintain a clean, organized kitchen, monitor inventory, assist customers, and provide friendly service during busy periods, including evenings and weekends, following recipes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food handling and safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Accurately follow recipes and portion guidelines.
• Strong time management and organization.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (grills, fryers, ovens, slicers).
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold items according to recipes and portion guidelines.
• Cook food using grills, fryers, ovens, warmers.
• Ensure food quality, freshness, and temperature standards.
• Monitor holding times and rotate products.
• Maintain safe food temperatures per regulations.
• Prepare ingredients by slicing, chopping, mixing.
• Set up and stock prep stations at shift start.
• Clean and sanitize areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Follow health department and company food safety standards.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and storing supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify management of shortages.
• Provide friendly customer service to guests.
• Support store team during busy periods.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Follow recipes

Time management

Kitchen equipment operation

Basic math for measuring

Team oriented

Stamina to stand long hours

Lift up to 40 pounds

Flexible shifts

Job description

Cook (Food Services)

Job Summary: The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food items in a fast-paced convenience store kitchen environment. This position ensures food is prepared quickly, safely, and consistently according to company recipes, food safety standards, and customer expectations. The Cook maintains a clean and organized kitchen, monitors inventory, and assists customers as needed while delivering high-quality grab-and-go and made‑to‑order food items.

Key Responsibilities

The Cook is responsible for producing safe, fresh, and appealing food products while maintaining efficient kitchen operations. Duties include:

• Prepare hot and cold food items according to established recipes and portion guidelines
• Cook food using grills, fryers, ovens, warmers, and other kitchen equipment
• Ensure all food products meet quality, freshness, and temperature standards
• Monitor food holding times and properly label and rotate products (FIFO)
• Maintain appropriate food temperatures to comply with food safety regulations
• Prepare ingredients by slicing, chopping, mixing, and portioning
• Set up and stock food prep stations at the beginning of each shift
• Clean and sanitize food prep areas, equipment, utensils, and surfaces
• Follow all health department and company food safety standards
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and storing food and supplies
• Monitor inventory levels and notify management of shortages
• Follow opening and closing kitchen procedures
• Provide friendly customer service when interacting with guests
• Assist store team members as needed during busy periods

Qualifications

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of food safety standards and safe food handling practices
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely (fryers, grills, ovens, slicers, etc.)
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
• Dependable and able to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends