Cook

Q Casino + Resort; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ISLAND SOCIAL KITCHEN + BARQ CASINO + RESORT seeks a cook to prepare menu items and specials according to standards and plating guides. You will read recipes, manage portions, and assist with banquet orders in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, and teamwork in a loud kitchen environment with exposure to cooking oils. High school diploma or equivalent and some kitchen experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One-year technical school or 3–6 months kitchen experience.
• Knowledge of food temperatures and sanitation.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety by dating and rotating containers and storing perishables.
• Prepare proper quantity/quality per production plan and recipes.
• Read and follow banquet event orders (BEO).
• Maintain sanitation and clean equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Recipe reading

Communication

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma

Technical school (1 year)

Tools

Grill

Stove

Fryers

Broiler

Steamer

Utensils

Job description

ISLAND SOCIAL KITCHEN + BARQ CASINO + RESORTCOOKBASIC FUNCTIONThe Cook provides quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in accordance with company standards and plating guide specifications.ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSReports to: Executive Chef and F&B SupervisorsSupervises: N/ASPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure food safety by dating and rotating food containers, safely storing perishables.Prepares proper quantity and quality of food product in accordance with production plan.Read and follow recipes for consistent food products.Read and understand banquet event orders (BEO)Maintain a high level of sanitation.Clean equipment (degrease, change fryers, etc)Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEHigh School DiplomaOne-year technical school or 3-6 months experienceSTANDARDS OF PERFORMANCEKnowledge of food temperatures.Ability to follow directions.Good reading and comprehension skills.Good communication skills.Must be able to use kitchen equipment.Must understand cooking measurements.Possess basic math skills.MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStooping, kneeling, walking, crouching, pulling.Standing for long periods of time.Lifting up to 50 lbs.Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONSInside environment.Loud noises from kitchen equipment.Air and skin exposure to cooking oils.EQUIPMENT AND TOOLSGrillStoveFryersBroilerSteamerCooking utensils (knives, etc.)